US Bridges

Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · .5 MI S of Hazel · Structure no. 000000000003413

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2013. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHazel RD L127
CrossesW Br Sturgeon R
Location.5 MI S of Hazel
RouteCounty Highway 3123
CountyHoughton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.78442, -88.72067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1993)
Projected traffic120 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel RD L127 over W Br Sturgeon R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.