Nostwick Road over Betsie River
PoorPosted for loadBenzie County, Michigan · 4MI N 2.5MI E of Thmpsnvl · Structure no. 000000000000766
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nostwick Road over Betsie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nostwick Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Nostwick Road over Betsie River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Nostwick 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 Nostwick Road over Betsie River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nostwick Road over Betsie River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nostwick Road over Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.