US Bridges

M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River

Good

Benzie County, Michigan · 7.5 MI SW of Leelanau Col · Structure no. 000000000000754

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,269
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesM-22|SCENIC HWY
CrossesPlatte River
Location7.5 MI SW of Leelanau Col
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.71103, -86.11865
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2007)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2034
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M-22|SCENIC HWY over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.