US Bridges

26th Street over Little Rabbit River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.6 MI N of 142nd · Structure no. 000000000000305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Little Rabbit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 26th Street over Little Rabbit River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26th Street
CrossesLittle Rabbit River
LocationApprox 0.6 MI N of 142nd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73125, -85.80127
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26th Street over Little Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 26th Street over Little Rabbit River carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street over Little Rabbit River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street over Little Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.