US Bridges

Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 4.5 MI SE of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000956

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2027. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Lawn Road
CrossesS Br Galien River
Location4.5 MI SE of New Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.77689, -86.66388
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2007)
Projected traffic720 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lawn Road over S Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.