Hess Road over Galien River
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 1 MI N of Galien · Structure no. 000000000001036
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Road over Galien River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hess Road over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Road over Galien River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Hess Road over 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 Hess Road over Galien River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Hess Road over Galien River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Road over Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.