US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Minges Brook

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · City of Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000013434

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Minges Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Minges Brook in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesMinges Brook
LocationCity of Battle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27161, -85.18894
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2007)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverside Drive over Minges Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Minges Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Minges Brook carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Minges Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive over Minges Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.