US Bridges

M-78 over Battle Creek River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · W Lts of Bellevue · Structure no. 000000000002215

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,898
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-78 over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-78 over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,898 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,501 by 2018. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-78
CrossesBattle Creek River
LocationW Lts of Bellevue
RouteState Highway 78
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44364, -85.03234
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,898 (2007)
Projected traffic6,501 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-78 over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-78 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-78 over Battle Creek River carry?

About 4,898 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-78 over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-78 over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.