US-127 SB over US-127 Br
PoorGratiot County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of ST Louis · Structure no. 000000000003099
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 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 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over US-127 Br in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 11,448 by 2018. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 | 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 US-127 Br built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US-127 SB over US-127 Br 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over US-127 Br 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?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over US-127 Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.