US Bridges

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

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · @ M-36 · Structure no. 000000000003728

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-36 EB (cedar St) over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-36 EB (cedar St) 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 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).

CarriesM-36 EB (cedar St)
CrossesUS-127
Location@ M-36
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.59247, -84.46329
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

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 (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2013)
Projected traffic8,500 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 EB (cedar St) over US-127 built?

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

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.