US Bridges

Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 0.68 MI S of M-30 · Structure no. 000000000014636

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBensch RD
CrossesMid Br Tittabawasse Riv
Location0.68 MI S of M-30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGladwin County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.1461, -84.28851
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Bensch RD over Mid Br Tittabawasse Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.