Elm Street over Battle Creek River

Poor Condition51 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCalhoun
LocationIn Battle Creek (elm St)
CarriesElm Street
CrossesBattle Creek River
Coordinates42.31847, -85.17238

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length177.8 ft (54.2 m)
Max Span76.8 ft (23.4 m)
Deck Width54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Area894.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1975 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (1997)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001407

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