Townsend Road over US-127
FairClinton County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000012775
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Road over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2010. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsend Road over US-127 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend 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 Townsend Road over US-127 carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Road over US-127?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Road over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.