US Bridges

136th Street over Rogue River

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 5.5 W of M-37 · Structure no. 000000000013226

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Street over Rogue River is a concrete culvert carrying 136th Street over Rogue River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries136th Street
CrossesRogue River
Location5.5 W of M-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.30807, -85.7097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic112 by 2030
Trucks8%
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 136th Street over Rogue River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th Street over Rogue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 136th Street over Rogue River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 136th Street over Rogue River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 136th Street over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.