US Bridges

Baseline RD over US-127

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 1.1 MI N of US-127 Br · Structure no. 000000000004255

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baseline RD over US-127 in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 1977. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaseline RD
CrossesUS-127
Location1.1 MI N of US-127 Br
RouteCounty Highway 3748
Coordinates43.64057, -84.75852
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1974)
Projected traffic230 by 1977
Trucks—
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 Baseline RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Baseline 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 April 2023.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Baseline RD over US-127?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.