Red Arrow Highway over Galien River
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.75 N E of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000980
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,898
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Arrow Highway over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Arrow Highway over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2027. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Arrow Highway over Galien River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Arrow Highway over Galien River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Red Arrow Highway over Galien River carry?
About 4,898 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Red Arrow Highway over Galien River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Red Arrow Highway over Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.