US Bridges

142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 590 Ft W of 61st Street · Structure no. 000000000013993

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain is a steel culvert carrying 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries142nd Ave
CrossesKuipers Drain
Location590 Ft W of 61st Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72508, -86.14811
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
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 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain 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 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 142nd Ave over Kuipers Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.