US Bridges

24th Street over Little Rabbit River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Salem Twp Sec 13 · Structure no. 000000000000234

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over Little Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th Street over Little Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries24th Street
CrossesLittle Rabbit River
LocationSalem Twp Sec 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73253, -85.78158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2017)
Projected traffic270 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 24th Street over Little Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Street over Little Rabbit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 24th Street over Little Rabbit River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 24th Street over Little Rabbit River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over Little Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.