US-127 Br over US-127
PoorGratiot County, Michigan · US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000003113
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 277 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 Br over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 Br 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2033. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 37 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 | 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 Br over US-127 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 Br 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 Br over US-127 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-127 Br over US-127?
The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 Br over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.