US Bridges

Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Clam Lake Twp Sec 10 · Structure no. 000000000012780

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2010. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhaley Road
CrossesUS-131|NB M-55 EB
LocationClam Lake Twp Sec 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.23166, -85.37887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1998)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Whaley Road over US-131|NB M-55 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.