US Bridges

147th Ave over Peters Drain

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4MI E of 44th ST · Structure no. 000000000000286

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

147th Ave over Peters Drain is a steel culvert carrying 147th Ave over Peters Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2022. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries147th Ave
CrossesPeters Drain
LocationApprox 1/4MI E of 44th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76114, -85.97752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2002)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 147th Ave over Peters Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 147th Ave over Peters 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 2023.

How much traffic does 147th Ave over Peters Drain carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 147th Ave over Peters Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 147th Ave over Peters Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.