US Bridges

Mostetler RD over US-127 SB

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N US-127BR M-61 · Structure no. 000000000001721

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mostetler RD over US-127 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mostetler RD over US-127 SB 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMostetler RD
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location1.3 MI N US-127BR M-61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.00971, -84.77749
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic500 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mostetler RD over US-127 SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mostetler RD over US-127 SB 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 Mostetler RD over US-127 SB carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mostetler RD over US-127 SB?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mostetler RD over US-127 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.