Fewins Road over Platte River
PoorPosted for loadBenzie County, Michigan · 4.5 MI East of Honor · Structure no. 000000000000769
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fewins Road over Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fewins Road over Platte River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fewins Road over Platte River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fewins Road over Platte 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 Fewins Road over Platte River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fewins Road over Platte River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fewins Road over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.