US Bridges

130th Ave over Rabbit River

PoorPosted for load

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.25 MI W of 18th · Structure no. 000000000000254

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Ave over Rabbit River is a wood or timber slab carrying 130th Ave over Rabbit River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2022. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries130th Ave
CrossesRabbit River
LocationApprox 0.25 MI W of 18th
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.63849, -85.72769
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2002)
Projected traffic1,364 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th Ave over Rabbit River built?

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

What condition is 130th Ave over Rabbit River 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 May 2024.

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

About 682 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 130th Ave over Rabbit River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Ave over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.