US Bridges

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NE of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000000966

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glendora Road over E Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendora Road
CrossesE Br Galien River
Location2.0 MI NE of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.88201, -86.50907
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,635 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendora Road over E Br Galien River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendora Road over E 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 June 2024.

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

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.