US Bridges

I-69 NB over Battle Creek River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000002238

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Battle Creek River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 15,549 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,180 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location0.5 MI S of M-50
RouteInterstate 69
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5474, -84.82072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,549 (2020)
Projected traffic17,180 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-69 NB 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 May 2023.

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

About 15,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.