US Bridges

Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000001041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pardee Road over East Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2027. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPardee Road
CrossesEast Branch Galien River
Location0.5 MI E of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.87672, -86.53279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2007)
Projected traffic750 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pardee Road over East Branch Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.