US Bridges

Division Street over Rabbit River

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8 MI SE of 137th · Structure no. 000000000000211

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,443
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Street over Rabbit River is a concrete tee beam carrying Division Street over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,443 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Street
CrossesRabbit River
LocationApprox 3/8 MI SE of 137th
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68601, -85.64595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,443 (2013)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Division Street over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Street over Rabbit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Division Street over Rabbit River carry?

About 3,443 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Rabbit River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Division Street over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.