US Bridges

US-10 WB over US-127

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 4 MI N of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001698

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 WB over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 WB over US-127 in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,025 by 2036. The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-10 WB
CrossesUS-127
Location4 MI N of Clare
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.87869, -84.77842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2016)
Projected traffic10,025 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over US-127 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 WB over US-127 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 WB over US-127 carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-10 WB over US-127?

The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 WB over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.