US Bridges

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River

PoorPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000000965

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendora Road over E Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGlendora Road
CrossesE Br Galien River
Location0.25 MI E of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 1127
Coordinates41.87484, -86.53628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendora Road over E Br Galien River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendora Road over E Br Galien River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Glendora Road over E Br Galien River carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.