Elm Street over Battle Creek River
PoorCalhoun County, Michigan · In Battle Creek (elm St) · Structure no. 000000000001407
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Battle Creek River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2007. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elm Street over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Elm Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Battle Creek River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Battle Creek River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.