Covey Road over Platte River
GoodBenzie County, Michigan · Village of Honor · Structure no. 000000000000768
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covey Road over Platte River is a wood or timber slab carrying Covey Road over Platte River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covey Road over Platte River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covey Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Covey Road over Platte River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covey Road over Platte River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Covey Road over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.