US Bridges

Lakeside Road over Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.75 MI S of Lakeside · Structure no. 000000000000981

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
653
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Road over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeside Road over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2027. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLakeside Road
CrossesGalien River
Location1.75 MI S of Lakeside
RouteCounty Highway 1113
Coordinates41.82534, -86.66826
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2007)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Road over Galien River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Road over Galien River carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Road over Galien River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Road over Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.