Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000001039
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 212
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Log Cabin Road over East 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 Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River carry?
About 212 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Log Cabin Road over East Branch Galien River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.