US Bridges

Fletcher RD over US-127 SB

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Michigan · 2.4 MI NE of Roscommon CO · Structure no. 000000000002050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher RD over US-127 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher RD over US-127 SB 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 1997. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFletcher RD
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location2.4 MI NE of Roscommon CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.54023, -84.75259
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1988)
Projected traffic150 by 1997
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 Fletcher RD over US-127 SB built?

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

What condition is Fletcher RD over US-127 SB 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 Fletcher RD over US-127 SB carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Fletcher RD over US-127 SB?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher RD over US-127 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.