Kaiser Road over Galien River
GoodPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 1 MI S of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000001038
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kaiser Road over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kaiser Road over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Kaiser Road over Galien River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kaiser 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 Kaiser Road over Galien River carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kaiser Road over Galien River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kaiser Road over Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.