US Bridges

Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 2 MI East of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002393

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKalamo HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location2 MI East of Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.53856, -84.81161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2006)
Projected traffic650 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 406 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kalamo HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.