US Bridges

Haze Road over Betsie River

PoorClosed to traffic

Benzie County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Thompsonville · Structure no. 000000000000772

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haze Road over Betsie River is a steel truss - thru carrying Haze Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHaze Road
CrossesBetsie River
Location1 MI W of Thompsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenzie County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.52511, -85.9589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haze Road over Betsie River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haze 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Haze Road over Betsie River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Haze Road over Betsie River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Haze Road over Betsie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.