US Bridges

US-127 NB over Coleman RD

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Ingham Col · Structure no. 000000000001893

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over Coleman RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over Coleman RD 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 5 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,325 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesColeman RD
Location0.2 MI N of Ingham Col
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.77219, -84.51331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2012)
Projected traffic43,325 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Coleman RD built?

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

What condition is US-127 NB over Coleman RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 NB over Coleman RD carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over Coleman RD?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over Coleman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.