US Bridges

130th Avenue over Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Hopkins Twp Sec 17-20 · Structure no. 000000000000253

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Avenue over Rabbit River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 130th Avenue over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2022. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130th Avenue
CrossesRabbit River
LocationHopkins Twp Sec 17-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.63855, -85.7553
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2002)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th Avenue over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th Avenue over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 130th Avenue over Rabbit River carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 130th Avenue over Rabbit River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Avenue over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.