Whites Bridge RD over Flat River

Fair Condition159 years old144 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIonia
Location7 Mi NW Of Saranac
CarriesWhites Bridge RD
CrossesFlat River
Coordinates43.01471, -85.29775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length118.4 ft (36.1 m)
Max Span115.8 ft (35.3 m)
Deck Width18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Deck Area202.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1867 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic144 (2016)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000004039

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