US Bridges

Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008300

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,834
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerg Road
CrossesEvans Branch Rouge River
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44403, -83.26875
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Berg Road over Evans Branch Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.