US Bridges

138th Ave over Pigeon Creek

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.25 MI E of 28th · Structure no. 000000000000296

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

138th Ave over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 138th Ave over Pigeon Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries138th Ave
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationApprox 0.25 MI E of 28th
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.69578, -85.81527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2021)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ave over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 138th Ave 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 138th Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 138th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 138th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.