River Road over Betsie River
FairBenzie County, Michigan · 2.6 MI East of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000000000764
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,329
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Betsie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Betsie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Betsie 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 River Road over Betsie River carry?
About 1,329 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Betsie River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.