FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BENSCH RD

Carrying BENSCH RD over MID BR TITTABAWASSE RIV

0.68 MI S OF M-30, Gladwin, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BENSCH RD

The BENSCH RD bridge in Gladwin, Michigan carries BENSCH RD over MID BR TITTABAWASSE RIV. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BENSCH RD compares

▲ 10.5
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Michigan bridges
6
Bridges in Gladwin
BENSCH RD 52.2 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014636

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BENSCH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BENSCH RD against other structures in Gladwin and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BENSCH RD?

BENSCH RD in Gladwin, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BENSCH RD inspected?

BENSCH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 450 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENSCH RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BENSCH RD?

BENSCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BENSCH RD?

BENSCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BENSCH RD and does age affect safety?

BENSCH RD was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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