US Bridges

Emmett Street over Cn Railroad

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · In City of Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000012745

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Street over Cn Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emmett Street over Cn Railroad in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2037. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEmmett Street
CrossesCn Railroad
LocationIn City of Battle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33152, -85.14432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2017)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmett Street over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Street over Cn Railroad 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 Emmett Street over Cn Railroad carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Emmett Street over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Street over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.