I-69 SB over Battle Creek River
FairEaton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000002243
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,549
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 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 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 SB 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 SB over Battle Creek River carry?
About 15,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB 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 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.