US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V
PoorIngham County, Michigan · In East Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003843
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,173
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 24,173 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,002 by 2018. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V carry?
About 24,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V?
The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over Red Cedar Riv & Ramp V?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.