US Bridges

Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Capital Ave · Structure no. 000000000001410

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2005. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmett Street E
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location0.1 MI E of Capital Ave
RouteCity Street 2011
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33043, -85.15235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (1995)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2005
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Street E over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.