US Bridges

20th Street over Miller Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.1 MI S of 128th · Structure no. 000000000000203

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,327
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over Miller Creek is a steel culvert carrying 20th Street over Miller Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationApprox 0.1 MI S of 128th
RouteCounty Highway 369
Coordinates42.62247, -85.7414
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,327 (2003)
Projected traffic2,654 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 20th Street over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street over Miller Creek 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 20th Street over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,327 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over Miller Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 20th Street over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.