US Bridges

Breton Ave over Plaster Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI S of 32nd ST · Structure no. 000000000005226

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,333
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breton Ave over Plaster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breton Ave over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,500 by 2023. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBreton Ave
CrossesPlaster Creek
Location0.20 MI S of 32nd ST
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90225, -85.60742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,333 (2003)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Breton Ave over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breton Ave over Plaster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Breton Ave over Plaster Creek carry?

About 21,333 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Breton Ave over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Breton Ave over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.