Van Buren RD over US-127 SB
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 5.0 MI N of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003107
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren RD over US-127 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren RD over US-127 SB in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 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).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Van Buren RD over US-127 SB built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren 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 Van Buren RD over US-127 SB carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren 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 Van Buren RD over US-127 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.