US-127 over Blanchard Drain
PoorHillsdale County, Michigan · 2.3 MI N Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000003271
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,056
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Blanchard Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Blanchard Drain in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,603 by 2018. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 US-127 over Blanchard Drain built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Blanchard Drain 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 US-127 over Blanchard Drain carry?
About 3,056 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Blanchard Drain?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Blanchard Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.