US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB
PoorIsabella County, Michigan · @ US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000004254
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,953
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,305 by 2018. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB carry?
About 2,953 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.