US Bridges

124 TH Ave over US-131

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 10.0 MI N of Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000160

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,482
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

124 TH Ave over US-131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 124 TH Ave over US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,854 by 2016. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries124 TH Ave
CrossesUS-131
Location10.0 MI N of Plainwell
RouteCounty Highway 350
Coordinates42.59431, -85.66255
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (1996)
Projected traffic2,854 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 124 TH Ave over US-131 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 124 TH Ave over US-131 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 124 TH Ave over US-131 carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 124 TH Ave over US-131?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 124 TH Ave over US-131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.