US Bridges

138th Avenue over Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Leighton Twp Sec 30-31 · Structure no. 000000000000271

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

138th Avenue over Rabbit River is a steel culvert carrying 138th Avenue over Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2022. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries138th Avenue
CrossesRabbit River
LocationLeighton Twp Sec 30-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.69565, -85.65569
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2002)
Projected traffic164 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 138th Avenue over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 138th 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 138th Avenue over Rabbit River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 138th Avenue over Rabbit River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 138th Avenue over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.