US Bridges

Bellevue RD over US-127

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · W Lts of Leslie · Structure no. 000000000003702

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue RD over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellevue RD over US-127 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesBellevue RD
CrossesUS-127
LocationW Lts of Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45115, -84.44346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2012)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bellevue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bellevue RD over US-127 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bellevue RD over US-127?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.