Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000959
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2027. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kruger Road over S Br of 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 Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kruger Road over S Br of Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.