Wolf Road over Betsie River
GoodBenzie County, Michigan · 0.5 MI NW Thompsonville · Structure no. 000000000000773
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Road over Betsie River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Road over Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2017. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 32 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 Wolf Road over Betsie River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Road over Betsie 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 Wolf Road over Betsie River carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Road over Betsie River?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Road over Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.