US Bridges

Kipp RD over US-127

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · S Lts of Mason · Structure no. 000000000003710

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipp RD over US-127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kipp RD over US-127 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2031. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesKipp RD
CrossesUS-127
LocationS Lts of Mason
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56766, -84.4498
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (1997)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 Kipp RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipp 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 Kipp RD over US-127 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kipp RD over US-127?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Kipp RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.