US Bridges

140th Ave over Red Run Drain

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8MI E of 18th ST · Structure no. 000000000000231

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Ave over Red Run Drain is a steel culvert carrying 140th Ave over Red Run Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries140th Ave
CrossesRed Run Drain
LocationApprox 3/8MI E of 18th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71054, -85.71433
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2002)
Projected traffic558 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 140th Ave over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th Ave over Red Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 140th Ave over Red Run Drain carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 140th Ave over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 140th Ave over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.