US Bridges

Range Line Road over Berry Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 19 Bridgehampton Twp · Structure no. 000000000009574

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range Line Road over Berry Drain is a steel culvert carrying Range Line Road over Berry Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Line Road
CrossesBerry Drain
LocationSec 19 Bridgehampton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45304, -82.75195
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2010)
Projected traffic405 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Range Line Road over Berry Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Line Road over Berry Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Range Line Road over Berry Drain carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Range Line Road over Berry Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Range Line Road over Berry Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.