Carmean Road over Betsie River

Poor Condition49 years old89 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBenzie
Location2.5 Mi N Of Thompsonville
CarriesCarmean Road
CrossesBetsie River
Coordinates44.55551, -85.91826

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area74.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic89 (2008)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000765

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