US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over US-127

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 3.1 MI N of Gratiot Col · Structure no. 000000000004231

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over US-127 in Isabella 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 1977. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesUS-127
Location3.1 MI N of Gratiot Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50965, -84.67657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (1988)
Projected traffic120 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pleasant Valley RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over US-127 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over US-127 carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over US-127?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.