US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61
FairClare County, Michigan · @ US-127 Br & M-61 · Structure no. 000000000001719
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,558
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61 in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 6,558 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,542 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 US-127 Br & M-61 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61 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 US-127 Br & M-61 carry?
About 6,558 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over US-127 Br & M-61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.