US Bridges

Price Road over US-127

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 5.0 MI S of ST Johns · Structure no. 000000000012772

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,947
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Price Road over US-127 in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,947 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,064 by 2018. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesPrice Road
CrossesUS-127
Location5.0 MI S of ST Johns
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.92861, -84.51846
Functional classRural Major 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,947 (2007)
Projected traffic11,064 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Price Road over US-127 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,947 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Price Road over US-127?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Price Road over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.