US Bridges

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River

PoorPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · 7 MI NW of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000000000967

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,017
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendora Road over E Br Galien River is a steel culvert carrying Glendora Road over E Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendora Road
CrossesE Br Galien River
Location7 MI NW of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.88502, -86.44733
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendora Road over E Br Galien River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glendora Road over E Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.