Coats Road over Battle Creek River
PoorPosted for loadEaton County, Michigan · 7 MI E of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002382
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coats Road over Battle Creek River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coats Road over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coats Road over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coats Road over Battle Creek River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Coats Road over Battle Creek River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Coats Road over Battle Creek River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Coats Road over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.