US Bridges

Reynolds Road over Platte River

Good

Benzie County, Michigan · 3.3 MI N of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000013672

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,133
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over Platte River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds Road over Platte River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesPlatte River
Location3.3 MI N of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyBenzie County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.70683, -85.86164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2007)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Road over Platte River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Road over Platte 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 Reynolds Road over Platte River carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Road over Platte River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Road over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.