US-127 SB over Maple River
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Clinton Col · Structure no. 000000000003079
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,831
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Maple River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,456 by 2038. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Maple River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US-127 SB over Maple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over Maple River carry?
About 10,831 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over Maple River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over Maple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.