US Bridges

Warren Woods Road over Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000000963

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Woods Road over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warren Woods Road over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWarren Woods Road
CrossesGalien River
Location2.0 MI S of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 1124
Coordinates41.84183, -86.5484
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2007)
Projected traffic700 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Warren Woods Road over Galien River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Woods Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Woods Road over Galien River carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Warren Woods Road over Galien River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Woods Road over Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.