US Bridges

Nessen Road over Little Betsie River

Good

Benzie County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Lindy RD · Structure no. 000000000013831

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nessen Road over Little Betsie River is a wood or timber slab carrying Nessen Road over Little Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNessen Road
CrossesLittle Betsie River
Location0.9 MI N of Lindy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenzie County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.53324, -85.87835
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nessen Road over Little Betsie River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nessen Road over Little 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 Nessen Road over Little Betsie River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Nessen Road over Little Betsie River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nessen Road over Little Betsie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.