US Bridges

Avery RD (mill) over Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000000986

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avery RD (mill) over Galien River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avery RD (mill) over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAvery RD (mill)
CrossesGalien River
Location0.2 MI W of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.8741, -86.55473
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2007)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avery RD (mill) over Galien River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avery RD (mill) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Avery RD (mill) over Galien River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avery RD (mill) over Galien River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Avery RD (mill) over Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.