US Bridges

M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000001191

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,004
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,031 by 2018. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-89 (washington)
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location0.2 MI N of I-94 Bl
RouteState Highway 37
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32296, -85.19118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,004 (2007)
Projected traffic20,031 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River carry?

About 11,004 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns M-89 (washington) over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.