US-127 NB over Little Salt River
FairIsabella County, Michigan · 4.7 MI N of Gratiot Col · Structure no. 000000000004225
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,457
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 NB over Little Salt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over Little Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,457 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,921 by 2015. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 NB over Little Salt River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 NB over Little Salt River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 NB over Little Salt River carry?
About 10,457 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 NB over Little Salt River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 NB over Little Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.