US Bridges

Coe RD over US-127

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Gratiot Col · Structure no. 000000000004230

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coe RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coe RD over US-127 in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 1977. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoe RD
CrossesUS-127
Location1.0 MI N of Gratiot Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48061, -84.67773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1974)
Projected traffic300 by 1977
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Coe RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coe RD over US-127 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Coe RD over US-127 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coe RD over US-127?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coe RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.