US Bridges

US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 0.8 MI NW of Isabella Col · Structure no. 000000000001688

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,688
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,688 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2018. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-10 Con to US127
CrossesUS-127 NB & Eberhart RD
Location0.8 MI NW of Isabella Col
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.82479, -84.74857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,688 (2007)
Projected traffic4,352 by 2018
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD carry?

About 5,688 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 Con to US127 over US-127 NB & Eberhart RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.