US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · In Clare · Structure no. 000000000001700
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,391
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 11,391 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2018. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River carry?
About 11,391 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 Br over S Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.