US Bridges

21st Street over Red Run Drain

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4MI S of 144th a · Structure no. 000000000000237

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street over Red Run Drain is a steel culvert carrying 21st Street over Red Run Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2022. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21st Street
CrossesRed Run Drain
LocationApprox 1/4MI S of 144th a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7365, -85.75177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2002)
Projected traffic418 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 21st Street over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st Street 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 21st Street over Red Run Drain carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 21st Street over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.