Covert RD over US-127
FairIngham County, Michigan · 4.2MI N of Jackson CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000003703
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covert RD over US-127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covert RD over US-127 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covert RD over US-127 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Covert 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 Covert RD over US-127 carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covert RD over US-127?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Covert RD over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.