US Bridges

North Main Street over Battle Creek River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · In Bellevue on Main ST · Structure no. 000000000002438

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 2,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,795 by 2013. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesBattle Creek River
LocationIn Bellevue on Main ST
RouteCity Street 68
Coordinates42.44713, -85.01813
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (1995)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Main Street over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is North Main Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Battle Creek River carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is North Main Street over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.