US Bridges

Chadwick Road over US-127

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 1.2 M N Looking Glass Riv · Structure no. 000000000012672

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadwick Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chadwick Road over US-127 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2015. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChadwick Road
CrossesUS-127
Location1.2 M N Looking Glass Riv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87099, -84.51777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1996)
Projected traffic800 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chadwick Road over US-127 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chadwick Road over US-127 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chadwick Road over US-127?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Chadwick Road over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.