US-12 over Galien River
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 3.0 MI E of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000856
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,125
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-12 over Galien River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2038. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-12 over Galien River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-12 over Galien 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-12 over Galien River carry?
About 6,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-12 over Galien River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-12 over Galien River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.