38th Street over Rabbit River
FairAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/2 MI N of 136th · Structure no. 000000000000197
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street over Rabbit River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street over Rabbit River 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2030. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th Street over Rabbit River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 38th Street over Rabbit River 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 38th Street over Rabbit River carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street over Rabbit River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street over Rabbit River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.