Whittaker Street over Galien River
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 3 Blks North of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001056
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,615
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittaker Street over Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittaker Street over Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,425 by 2029. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Whittaker Street over Galien River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittaker Street over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Whittaker Street over Galien River carry?
About 5,615 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whittaker Street over Galien River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Whittaker Street over Galien River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.