Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000005250
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,915
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 12,915 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,395 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 56 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek carry?
About 12,915 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Avenue over Plaster Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.