Bentley Road over Little Betsie River
FairBenzie County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of CR-669 · Structure no. 000000000013522
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bentley Road over Little Betsie River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bentley Road over Little Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bentley Road over Little Betsie River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bentley Road over Little Betsie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Bentley Road over Little Betsie River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bentley Road over Little Betsie River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).
Who owns Bentley Road over Little Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.