US Bridges

US-127 NB over Sellers ST

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003855

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,069
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over Sellers ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over Sellers ST in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 33,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,690 by 2018. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesSellers ST
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.73705, -84.51016
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,069 (2007)
Projected traffic34,690 by 2018
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 NB over Sellers ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-127 NB over Sellers 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 NB over Sellers ST carry?

About 33,069 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over Sellers ST?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over Sellers ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.