142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain
FairAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.25 MI E of 38th · Structure no. 000000000000185
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,208
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying 142nd Ave over Black Creek 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 6 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 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,416 by 2023. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 142nd Ave over Black Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain carry?
About 2,208 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).
Who owns 142nd Ave over Black Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.