US Bridges

22nd Street over Little Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Dorr Twp Sec 17-18 · Structure no. 000000000000236

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Little Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 22nd Street over Little Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesLittle Rabbit River
LocationDorr Twp Sec 17-18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73257, -85.76168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2017)
Projected traffic382 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 22nd Street over Little Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Little Rabbit River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Little Rabbit River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Little Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.