US Bridges

Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 8 MI E of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002335

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
881
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2013. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBellevue HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location8 MI E of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 2308
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45062, -84.77296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2014)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.