M-115 over Betsie River

Fair Condition86 years old4,219 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyManistee
Location0.6 Mi SE Of Benzie Col
CarriesM-115
CrossesBetsie River
Coordinates44.50740, -85.96836

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area603.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,219 (2019)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000006444

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