US-127 over Beecher Creek
FairHillsdale County, Michigan · 2.5 MI NW of Hudson · Structure no. 000000000003275
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,142
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Beecher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Beecher Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5,142 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,925 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Beecher Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Beecher Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 over Beecher Creek carry?
About 5,142 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Beecher Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Beecher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.