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137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek

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Allegan County, Michigan · Salem Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000000295

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek is a steel culvert carrying 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2022. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries137th Avenue
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationSalem Twp Sec 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68846, -85.82233
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2002)
Projected traffic370 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek 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 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 137th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.