Chicago Drive over Buck CR
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000005220
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago Drive over Buck CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Drive over Buck CR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 92 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,400 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 | 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 Chicago Drive over Buck CR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Chicago Drive over Buck CR 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 Chicago Drive over Buck CR carry?
About 27,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chicago Drive over Buck CR?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago Drive over Buck CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.