16th Street over Pierce Drain
PoorAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/2MI N of 128th a · Structure no. 000000000000260
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Pierce Drain is a steel culvert carrying 16th Street over Pierce Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2022. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Pierce Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Pierce 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Pierce Drain carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Pierce Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns 16th Street over Pierce Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.