US Bridges

20th Street over Red Run Drain

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 5/8MI N of 142nd a · Structure no. 000000000000239

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over Red Run Drain is a steel culvert carrying 20th Street over Red Run Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2022. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesRed Run Drain
LocationApprox 5/8MI N of 142nd a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73299, -85.74185
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2002)
Projected traffic490 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 20th Street over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street over Red Run Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 20th Street over Red Run Drain carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 20th Street over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.