US Bridges

26th Street over Baseline Creek

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8MI S of 102nd a · Structure no. 000000000000307

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Baseline Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 26th Street over Baseline Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries26th Street
CrossesBaseline Creek
LocationApprox 3/8MI S of 102nd a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42843, -85.79767
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2002)
Projected traffic272 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 26th Street over Baseline Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Street over Baseline 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 26th Street over Baseline Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street over Baseline Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 26th Street over Baseline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.