US Bridges

US-127 SB over M-21

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 1.6 MI E of US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000001829

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 SB over M-21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over M-21 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,163 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-127 SB
CrossesM-21
Location1.6 MI E of US-127 Br
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.00135, -84.51906
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2020)
Projected traffic11,163 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 SB over M-21 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 SB over M-21 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 US-127 SB over M-21 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-127 SB over M-21?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 SB over M-21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.