Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River
FairEaton County, Michigan · 1 MI N Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002431
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2013. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcdonald Road 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 Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdonald Road over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.