US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of ST Louis · Structure no. 000000000003093
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,293
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2018. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR carry?
About 8,293 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over Mid Michigan RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.