Carmean Road over Betsie River
PoorBenzie County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of Thompsonville · Structure no. 000000000000765
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmean Road over Betsie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmean Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmean Road over Betsie River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmean Road over Betsie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Carmean Road over Betsie River carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carmean Road over Betsie River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Carmean Road over Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.