US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River
FairClare County, Michigan · N Lts of Clare · Structure no. 000000000001703
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,699
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 9,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,315 by 2020. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US-127 SB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River carry?
About 9,699 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over S Br Tobacco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.