US Bridges

US-127 NB over US-127 Br (polk Rd)

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003097

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
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 NB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB 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 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 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).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesUS-127 Br (polk Rd)
Location2.0 MI N of Ithaca
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.32073, -84.60078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,181 (2007)
Projected traffic11,606 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 NB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 NB over US-127 Br (polk Rd) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 NB 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 NB 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 NB over US-127 Br (polk Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.