US Bridges

60th Street over Kuipers Drain

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · 750FT N of 140th Ave · Structure no. 000000000013992

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Street over Kuipers Drain is a steel culvert carrying 60th Street over Kuipers Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,120 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries60th Street
CrossesKuipers Drain
Location750FT N of 140th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71258, -86.1357
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2014)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 60th Street over Kuipers Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th Street over Kuipers Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 60th Street over Kuipers Drain carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 60th Street over Kuipers Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 60th Street over Kuipers Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.