US-127 SB over Pine River
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of ST Louis · Structure no. 000000000003083
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,532
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Pine River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,532 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2017. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Pine River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB over Pine 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over Pine River carry?
About 6,532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over Pine River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over Pine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.