US Bridges

I-69 Br over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · In Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002222

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,067
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Br over Battle Creek River is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 Br over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,067 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,003 by 2018. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 Br
CrossesBattle Creek River
LocationIn Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates42.54465, -84.83581
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 5 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,067 (2007)
Projected traffic12,003 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-69 Br over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 Br over Battle Creek River carry?

About 7,067 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Br over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns I-69 Br over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.