68th Street over Buck Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · 0.45 MI W of Division Ave · Structure no. 000000000005013
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Street over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 68th Street over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,900 by 2024. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 68th Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68th Street over Buck Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 68th Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 68th Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns 68th Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.