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Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek

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Kent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000005242

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,839
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,414 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesByron Center Ave
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89083, -85.72433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,839 (2009)
Projected traffic29,414 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek carry?

About 21,839 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Byron Center Ave over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.