US-127 over Sycamore Creek
FairIngham County, Michigan · 3.5 MI S of M-36 · Structure no. 000000000003697
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Sycamore 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 31,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.