US Bridges

Clay Ave over Buck Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of 56th ST · Structure no. 000000000005245

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,793
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Ave over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay Ave over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 6,793 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,149 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Ave
CrossesBuck Creek
Location200 Ft N of 56th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8637, -85.67605
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,793 (2009)
Projected traffic9,149 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 Clay Ave over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Ave over Buck Creek carry?

About 6,793 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clay Ave over Buck Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Ave over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.