US Bridges

US-127 SB over Vine ST

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Lansing (vine St) · Structure no. 000000000003848

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,225
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 SB over Vine ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Vine ST in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 33,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,725 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 SB
CrossesVine ST
LocationIn Lansing (vine St)
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.73603, -84.51055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,225 (2013)
Projected traffic36,725 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-127 SB over Vine ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US-127 SB over Vine ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 SB over Vine ST carry?

About 33,225 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-127 SB over Vine ST?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 SB over Vine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.