US Bridges

Custer Road over Berry Drain

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec. 24-25 Custer Twp. · Structure no. 000000000009584

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Road over Berry Drain is a steel culvert carrying Custer Road over Berry Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Road
CrossesBerry Drain
LocationSec. 24-25 Custer Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45284, -82.75314
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 Custer Road over Berry Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Custer Road over Berry Drain carry?

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

How long is Custer Road over Berry Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Custer Road over Berry Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.