US Bridges

135th Ave over Rabbit River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · East of 22nd Street · Structure no. 000000000000181

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Ave over Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 135th Ave over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2027. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries135th Ave
CrossesRabbit River
LocationEast of 22nd Street
RouteCounty Highway 366
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67492, -85.75859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2007)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 135th Ave over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th Ave over Rabbit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 135th Ave over Rabbit River carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 135th Ave over Rabbit River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Ave over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.