US Bridges

Clark RD over I-69 & US-127

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Ingham CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001864

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
471 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,506
1984 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over I-69 & US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark RD over I-69 & US-127 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 3,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2015. The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark RD
CrossesI-69 & US-127
Location3 MI N of Ingham CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81306, -84.51741
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length471 ft (143.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,506 (1984)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clark RD over I-69 & US-127 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark RD over I-69 & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clark RD over I-69 & US-127 carry?

About 3,506 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD over I-69 & US-127?

The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over I-69 & US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.