US Bridges

Yale Road over N Branch White River

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of 136th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008399

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Road over N Branch White River is a wood or timber slab carrying Yale Road over N Branch White River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 115 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Road
CrossesN Branch White River
Location0.6 MI E of 136th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.54817, -86.20621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2005)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Road over N Branch White River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Yale Road over N Branch White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Road over N Branch White River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yale Road over N Branch White River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Road over N Branch White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.