King Road over Betsie River

Poor Condition53 years old52 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBenzie
Location1.5 Mi N Of Thompsonville
CarriesKing Road
CrossesBetsie River
Coordinates44.54224, -85.94238

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area132.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic52 (2008)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000771

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