US Bridges

Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.12 MI S of 34th ST · Structure no. 000000000005219

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ivanrest 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2023. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIvanrest Ave
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.12 MI S of 34th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90211, -85.74385
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2003)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ivanrest Ave over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.