Elm Valley Road over Galien River
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 2 MI E of Union Pier · Structure no. 000000000001007
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Valley Road over Galien River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Valley 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Valley Road over Galien River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Valley 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Valley Road over Galien River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Elm Valley Road over Galien River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Valley Road over Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.