US Bridges

US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000001707

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,697
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,697 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,302 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-10 EB|US-127 SB
CrossesUS-127 Br|s Clare Ave
LocationUS-127 Br
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.84269, -84.76821
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,697 (2019)
Projected traffic12,302 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave carry?

About 10,697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 EB|US-127 SB over US-127 Br|s Clare Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.