US Bridges

US-10E to US-127N over US-127

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 4 MI N of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001699

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10E to US-127N over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10E to US-127N 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2008. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS-10E to US-127N
CrossesUS-127
Location4 MI N of Clare
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.87318, -84.77846
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1988)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2008
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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-10E to US-127N over US-127 built?

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

What condition is US-10E to US-127N 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-10E to US-127N over US-127 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-10E to US-127N over US-127?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-10E to US-127N over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.