US Bridges

Long Lake RD over US-127 NB

Fair

Clare County, Michigan · 4.0 MI S of Roscommon Col · Structure no. 000000000001726

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

About this bridge

Long Lake RD over US-127 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Lake RD over US-127 NB 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLong Lake RD
CrossesUS-127 NB
Location4.0 MI S of Roscommon Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.10364, -84.79743
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 20 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Long Lake RD over US-127 NB built?

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

What condition is Long Lake 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 Long Lake RD over US-127 NB carry?

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

How long is Long Lake RD over US-127 NB?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake RD over US-127 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.