US Bridges

133rd Avenue over Rabbit River

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Wayland Twp Sec 9 · Structure no. 000000000000311

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

133rd Avenue over Rabbit River is a steel culvert carrying 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2022. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries133rd Avenue
CrossesRabbit River
LocationWayland Twp Sec 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66305, -85.60905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2002)
Projected traffic244 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 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River built?

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

What condition is 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 133rd Avenue over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.