US Bridges

Holden Road over Galien River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1 MI NW of Galien · Structure no. 000000000001042

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over Galien River is a concrete culvert carrying Holden Road over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolden Road
CrossesGalien River
Location1 MI NW of Galien
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.81556, -86.51344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holden Road over Galien River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden 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 Holden Road over Galien River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over Galien River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Holden Road over Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.