US Bridges

118th Ave over Leveridge Drain

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1.0 MI W of 58th S · Structure no. 000000000000176

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

118th Ave over Leveridge Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2023. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries118th Ave
CrossesLeveridge Drain
LocationApprox 1.0 MI W of 58th S
RouteCounty Highway 338
Coordinates42.54985, -86.13091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2003)
Projected traffic1,666 by 2023
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 118th Ave over Leveridge Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.