Jefferson RD over US-127
FairGratiot County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of Isabella Col · Structure no. 000000000003114
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 467
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson RD over US-127 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 1977. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson RD over US-127 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson RD over US-127 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 Jefferson RD over US-127 carry?
About 467 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson RD over US-127?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson RD over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.