Townline Lake RD over US-127
FairClare County, Michigan · 3.0 MI N M-61 · Structure no. 000000000001722
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline Lake RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townline Lake RD over US-127 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2010. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 Townline Lake RD over US-127 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townline Lake 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 Townline Lake RD over US-127 carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Townline Lake RD over US-127?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Townline Lake RD over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.