Hess Road over Galien River

Poor Condition96 years old36 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location1 Mi N Of Galien
CarriesHess Road
CrossesGalien River
Coordinates41.81424, -86.49894

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area64.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic36 (2007)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001036

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