Canal AVE over Buck Creek

Poor Condition61 years old12,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Location0.37 Mi S Of Chicago Drv
CarriesCanal AVE
CrossesBuck Creek
Coordinates42.90376, -85.77221

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area250.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,000 (2001)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005218

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