US Bridges

Rosebush RD over US-127

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · In Rosebush · Structure no. 000000000004257

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,138
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebush RD over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosebush RD over US-127 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 3,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 1977. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRosebush RD
CrossesUS-127
LocationIn Rosebush
RouteCity Street 3762
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.69844, -84.75895
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,138 (1997)
Projected traffic840 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rosebush RD over US-127 built?

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

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

About 3,138 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rosebush RD over US-127?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rosebush RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.