US Bridges

Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of I-69 · Structure no. 000000000001819

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
481 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2014. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark Road
CrossesUS-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps
Location0.4 MI N of I-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81306, -84.51101
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (1994)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over US-127 & I-69 C-D/Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.