US Bridges

Surrey RD over US-127 NB

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000001714

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surrey RD over US-127 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Surrey RD over US-127 NB in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2010. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSurrey RD
CrossesUS-127 NB
Location1.0 MI N of US-127 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.85686, -84.77655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1996)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Surrey RD over US-127 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surrey RD over US-127 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Surrey RD over US-127 NB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Surrey RD over US-127 NB?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Surrey RD over US-127 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.