US Bridges

Old US-27 over Looking Glass River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 5.3 MI N of Ingham Col · Structure no. 000000000001795

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,180
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-27 over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old US-27 over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 16,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2030. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld US-27
CrossesLooking Glass River
Location5.3 MI N of Ingham Col
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates42.84799, -84.54295
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,180 (2010)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US-27 over Looking Glass River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US-27 over Looking Glass River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old US-27 over Looking Glass River carry?

About 16,180 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US-27 over Looking Glass River?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-27 over Looking Glass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.