US Bridges

Tyler RD over US-127 SB

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003106

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler RD over US-127 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyler RD over US-127 SB in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 1977. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTyler RD
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location2.5 MI N of Ithaca
RouteCounty Highway 2962
Coordinates43.33518, -84.60238
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (1992)
Projected traffic580 by 1977
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tyler RD over US-127 SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler RD over US-127 SB 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 Tyler RD over US-127 SB carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyler RD over US-127 SB?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler RD over US-127 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.