61st Street over Kuipers Drain
FairAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8MI S of 144th a · Structure no. 000000000000265
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st Street over Kuipers Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 61st Street over Kuipers Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 61st Street over Kuipers Drain built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is 61st Street over Kuipers Drain 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 61st Street over Kuipers Drain carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 61st Street over Kuipers Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns 61st Street over Kuipers Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.