US Bridges

Coleman RD over US-127 SB

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 4.1 MI S of US-10 · Structure no. 000000000004259

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman RD over US-127 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleman RD over US-127 SB 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 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 1977. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColeman RD
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location4.1 MI S of US-10
RouteCounty Highway 3782
Coordinates43.75685, -84.7596
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (1993)
Projected traffic480 by 1977
Trucks3%
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 Coleman RD over US-127 SB built?

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

What condition is Coleman RD over US-127 SB 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 Coleman RD over US-127 SB carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coleman RD over US-127 SB?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman RD over US-127 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.