Canal Ave over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · 0.37 MI S of Chicago Drv · Structure no. 000000000005218
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Ave over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Ave over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Ave over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal 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 Canal Ave over Buck Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Canal Ave over Buck Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Ave over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.