US Bridges

US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000001839

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-127 SB Off Ramp
CrossesFred Meijer State Trail
Location0.5 MI N of M-21
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.00508, -84.51982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail built?

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

What condition is US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail 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 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 SB Off Ramp over Fred Meijer State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.