US Bridges

Reynolds Road over Betsie River

Fair

Benzie County, Michigan · 3.5M N 3M E of Thmpsnvlle · Structure no. 000000000000767

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over Betsie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesBetsie River
Location3.5M N 3M E of Thmpsnvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenzie County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.57456, -85.87779
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Road over Betsie River built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds 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 Reynolds Road over Betsie River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds 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 16 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Road over Betsie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.