Spicerville Hwy over Battle Creek River
Eaton County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Spicerville Hwy over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 21 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2005).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 202 inventoried bridges in Eaton County rated good (31.2%); 11 (5.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 64 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi SW of Charlotte |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002429 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Eaton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-96 WB over Grand Riv & Billwood Hwy | 2023 | 47,900 | Good |
| I-96 EB over M-43 | 1962 | 31,250 | Fair |
| I-96 WB over M-43 | 1962 | 31,250 | Fair |
| Otto Road over I-69 | 1989 | 27,800 | Fair |
| I-96 EB over Grand River | 1962 | 27,100 | Fair |
| I-96 WB over Grand River | 1962 | 27,100 | Fair |
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