US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd)
PoorGratiot County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003096
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,181
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,606 by 2018. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) carry?
About 9,181 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd)?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over US-127 Br (polk Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.