US Bridges

16th Street over Rabbit River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Hopkins Twp Sec 10-11 · Structure no. 000000000000261

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th Street over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries16th Street
CrossesRabbit River
LocationHopkins Twp Sec 10-11
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65625, -85.70234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic178 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 16th Street over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Street over Rabbit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 16th Street over Rabbit River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Rabbit River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.