US Bridges

M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · W Lts of Mason @ M-36 · Structure no. 000000000003720

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-36 WB (cedar St) 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2033. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-36 WB (cedar St)
CrossesUS-127
LocationW Lts of Mason @ M-36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59284, -84.46334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2013)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127 built?

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

What condition is M-36 WB (cedar St) 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 M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M-36 WB (cedar St) over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.