US-127 NB over N Br Bad River
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 5.3 MI SE of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003080
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,338
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 NB over N Br Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-127 NB over N Br Bad River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,425 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NB over N Br Bad River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 NB over N Br Bad River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US-127 NB over N Br Bad River carry?
About 10,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 NB over N Br Bad River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 NB over N Br Bad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.