US Bridges

132nd Avenue over Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Hopkins Twp Sec 10-15 · Structure no. 000000000000256

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

132nd Avenue over Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 132nd Avenue over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2022. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries132nd Avenue
CrossesRabbit River
LocationHopkins Twp Sec 10-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65298, -85.71599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2002)
Projected traffic134 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 132nd Avenue over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 132nd 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 132nd Avenue over Rabbit River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 132nd Avenue over Rabbit River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 132nd Avenue over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.