US Bridges

N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB

Fair

Crawford County, Michigan · At Roscommon CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002049

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 1977. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Higgins Lake RD
CrossesUS-127 NB
LocationAt Roscommon CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.51608, -84.77467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1974)
Projected traffic160 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N Higgins Lake RD over US-127 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.