US Bridges

Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI SW of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002429

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSpicerville HWY
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location3 MI SW of Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.49469, -84.86908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2005)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spicerville 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 June 2023.

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

About 21 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spicerville HWY over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.