US Bridges

Green Road over US-127

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 6.5 MI S of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000012674

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2015. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreen Road
CrossesUS-127
Location6.5 MI S of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90721, -84.51736
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1995)
Projected traffic300 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 Green Road over US-127 built?

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

What condition is Green 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 Green Road over US-127 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Road over US-127?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Green Road over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.