King Road over Betsie River
PoorPosted for loadBenzie County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Thompsonville · Structure no. 000000000000771
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
King Road over Betsie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was King Road over Betsie River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is King 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 King Road over Betsie River carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is King 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 24 ft wide.
Who owns King Road over Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.