US Bridges

Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River

FairPosted for load

Eaton County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S.Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002384

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River is a wood or timber slab carrying Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2013. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKalamo HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location1.5 MI S.Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.53888, -84.84964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2004)
Projected traffic900 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 Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalamo HWY 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 June 2023.

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

About 323 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.