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140th Avenue Bridge

140th Avenue Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Jason Holloway

Bridge Documented: January 2, 2022 and October 5, 2025

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
140th Avenue Over US-131
Location
Rural: Allegan County, Michigan: United States
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1957 By Builder/Contractor: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan and Engineer/Design: Michigan State Highway Department
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
59.4 Feet (18.1 Meters)
Structure Length
187.7 Feet (57.2 Meters)
Roadway Width
26 Feet (7.92 Meters)
Spans
4 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
163

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Bridge Documentation

This is a representative example of a steel stringer overpass over US-131, which used R4 railing for its overpasses.

In 2025 this bridge was repaired after it had been severely damaged by an overheight truck hitting it. Several stringers were removed and replaced, and as part of this the deck and railing in that area had to be removed. However, somewhat amazingly, the historical R4 railings were not replaced with ugly concrete, instead the panels were placed back on the bridge, attached to replicated concrete posts. It was nice to see this done, attention being given to maintain the attractive appearance and historic integrity of this bridge, rather than just doing a "bandage repair" where it sticks out like a sore thumb. Please see the photo gallery for photos showing the repaired section of bridge.

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