US Bridges

Broadway RD over US-127

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of M-20 · Structure no. 000000000004239

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway 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 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2017. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway RD
CrossesUS-127
Location0.7 MI S of M-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.60434, -84.73812
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (1997)
Projected traffic230 by 2017
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 Broadway RD over US-127 built?

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

What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway RD over US-127 carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway RD over US-127?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.