54th Street over Buck Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000005251
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
54th Street over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 54th Street over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 54th Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is 54th Street 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 54th Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 27,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 54th Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns 54th Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.