US Bridges

130 Avenue over Bear Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of 22nd Street · Structure no. 000000000013875

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Avenue over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying 130 Avenue over Bear Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2022. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130 Avenue
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of 22nd Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.63853, -85.75872
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2002)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2022
Trucks7%
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 130 Avenue over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Avenue over Bear Creek 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 130 Avenue over Bear Creek carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 130 Avenue over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns 130 Avenue over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.