US Bridges

Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008304

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2013. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesTamarack Trail
CrossesEvansbranchofrouge
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4718, -83.2536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2011)
Projected traffic381 by 2013
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge 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 Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tamarack Trail over Evansbranchofrouge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.