US-127 SB over US-127 Br
FairClare County, Michigan · 6.2 MI S of Roscommon Col · Structure no. 000000000001724
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over US-127 Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over US-127 Br in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over US-127 Br built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB over US-127 Br 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over US-127 Br carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over US-127 Br?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over US-127 Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.