Howe Road over US-127
FairClinton County, Michigan · 0.9 MI S Looking Glass R · Structure no. 000000000012695
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howe Road over US-127 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2017. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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 Howe Road over US-127 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe 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 Howe Road over US-127 carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Howe Road over US-127?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Road over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.