Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 3 MI E of New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000001032
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 3 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Lakeside Road over S Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lakeside Road over S Branch Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.