Old US-27 over I-69
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of Branch Col · Structure no. 000000000001234
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,616
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-27 over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-27 over I-69 in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-27 over I-69 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-27 over I-69 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Old US-27 over I-69 carry?
About 2,616 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US-27 over I-69?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-27 over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.