US Bridges

Holden Road over E Br Galien River

Poor

Berrien County, Michigan · Weesaw Twp Sec 3-4 · Structure no. 000000000013147

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over E Br Galien River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holden Road over E Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHolden Road
CrossesE Br Galien River
LocationWeesaw Twp Sec 3-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.8858, -86.51344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2007)
Projected traffic250 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 E Br Galien River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden Road over E Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Holden Road over E Br Galien River carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over E Br Galien River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Holden Road over E Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.