Dover RD over US-127
FairClare County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N of US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000001709
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dover RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dover RD over US-127 in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dover RD over US-127 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dover RD 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 Dover RD over US-127 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dover RD over US-127?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dover RD over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.