US Bridges

US-127 NB over East River RD

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000004249

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,625
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over East River RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over East River RD 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 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 8,625 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,174 by 2018. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesEast River RD
Location0.1 MI N of US-127 Br
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.62663, -84.75862
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,625 (2007)
Projected traffic12,174 by 2018
Trucks9%
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 East River RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 NB over East River RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 NB over East River RD carry?

About 8,625 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over East River RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over East River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.