US Bridges

Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 5 MI SE of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002340

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 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 481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 587 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Point HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location5 MI SE of Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 2324
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.50939, -84.79466
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2020)
Projected traffic587 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$819,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Five Point 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 2024.

How much traffic does Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Five Point HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.