Wilson Ave over Buck Creek
PoorKent County, Michigan · 0.98 MI S of Chicago DR · Structure no. 000000000005099
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Ave over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Ave over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Ave over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Wilson Ave over Buck Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Ave over Buck Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Ave over Buck Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Ave over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.