US Bridges

144th Ave over Eskes Drain

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4 MI E of 50th · Structure no. 000000000000242

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Ave over Eskes Drain is a steel culvert carrying 144th Ave over Eskes Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2022. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries144th Ave
CrossesEskes Drain
LocationApprox 1/4 MI E of 50th
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74015, -86.02987
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2002)
Projected traffic572 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 144th Ave over Eskes Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Ave over Eskes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 144th Ave over Eskes Drain carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 144th Ave over Eskes Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 144th Ave over Eskes Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.