Alward Road over US-127
FairClinton County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Green Road · Structure no. 000000000012673
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alward Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alward 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2015. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alward Road over US-127 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alward 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Alward Road over US-127 carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alward Road over US-127?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Alward Road over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.