US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain
FairClinton County, Michigan · 1.3 MI S of ST Johns · Structure no. 000000000001798
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,643
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,788 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain 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 US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain carry?
About 5,643 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 Br SB over Spaulding Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.