US Bridges

Walker Road over US-127

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of ST Johns · Structure no. 000000000001841

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over US-127 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2010. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesUS-127
Location1.2 MI E of ST Johns
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01596, -84.5208
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1994)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walker Road over US-127 built?

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

What condition is Walker Road over US-127 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over US-127 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over US-127?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.