M-46 & US-127BR over US-127
PoorGratiot County, Michigan · M 46 & N JCT US 27 Br · Structure no. 000000000003105
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 365 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,219
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-46 & US-127BR over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-46 & US-127BR over US-127 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 11,219 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,037 by 2018. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 49 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 M-46 & US-127BR over US-127 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-46 & US-127BR over US-127 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 2024.
How much traffic does M-46 & US-127BR over US-127 carry?
About 11,219 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is M-46 & US-127BR over US-127?
The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns M-46 & US-127BR over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.