US Bridges

116th Ave over Leveridge Drain

PoorPosted for load

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/8MI E of 62nd ST · Structure no. 000000000000246

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Ave over Leveridge Drain is a steel culvert carrying 116th Ave over Leveridge 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries116th Ave
CrossesLeveridge Drain
LocationApprox 1/8MI E of 62nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.53522, -86.14418
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.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2002)
Projected traffic250 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 116th Ave over Leveridge Drain built?

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

What condition is 116th Ave over Leveridge 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 116th Ave over Leveridge Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 116th Ave over Leveridge Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 116th Ave over Leveridge Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.