US Bridges

Howell RD over US-127

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of M-36 · Structure no. 000000000003721

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell RD over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell RD over US-127 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2017. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHowell RD
CrossesUS-127
Location0.3 MI N of M-36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59686, -84.46532
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (1997)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell RD over US-127 built?

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

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

About 2,600 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell RD over US-127?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Howell RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.