Bailey Drive over US-127
FairClare County, Michigan · 1.7 MI S of Roscommon Col · Structure no. 000000000001727
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bailey Drive over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Drive over US-127 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 11,000 by 2027. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bailey Drive over US-127 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bailey Drive 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bailey Drive over US-127 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bailey Drive over US-127?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bailey Drive over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.