US Bridges

140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of 52nd ST · Structure no. 000000000014480

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain is a steel culvert carrying 140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries140th Ave
CrossesKleinheksel Drain
Location0.25 MI W of 52nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71129, -86.06026
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.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2021)
Projected traffic675 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th Ave over Kleinheksel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 140th Ave over Kleinheksel Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.