US Bridges

Nye HWY over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 4 MI S of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002379

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nye HWY over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nye HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2013. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNye HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location4 MI S of Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47975, -84.80394
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2014)
Projected traffic550 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 Nye HWY over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nye 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 Nye HWY over Battle Creek River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Nye HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nye HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.