US Bridges

Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N E Michigan Ave · Structure no. 000000000001411

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,500 by 2005. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Avenue N E
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location0.1 MI N E Michigan Ave
RouteCity Street 2011
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32015, -85.18065
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (1995)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2005
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Avenue N E over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.