US-127 NB over US-127 Br
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of ST Louis · Structure no. 000000000003100
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 NB over US-127 Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over US-127 Br 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 NB over US-127 Br built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 NB over US-127 Br 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 carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-127 NB over US-127 Br?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 NB over US-127 Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.