US Bridges

Bessinger Road over Augres River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 3.0 Miles NE of Augres · Structure no. 000000000000434

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessinger Road over Augres River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bessinger Road over Augres River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBessinger Road
CrossesAugres River
Location3.0 Miles NE of Augres
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.08461, -83.68193
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Bessinger Road over Augres River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bessinger Road over Augres 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bessinger Road over Augres River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bessinger Road over Augres River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bessinger Road over Augres River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.