US Bridges

32nd Street over Little Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Salem Twp Sec 20-21 · Structure no. 000000000000302

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over Little Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd Street over Little Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2022. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Street
CrossesLittle Rabbit River
LocationSalem Twp Sec 20-21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71066, -85.85964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2002)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Street over Little Rabbit River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Street over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Street over Little Rabbit River carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Street over Little Rabbit River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Street over Little Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.