US Bridges

US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · @ US-127 Br N Clare Exit · Structure no. 000000000004261

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,161
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 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 2,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2018. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-127 Br NB
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location@ US-127 Br N Clare Exit
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates43.80139, -84.75874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,161 (2007)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Br NB over US-127 SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US-127 Br NB 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 US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB carry?

About 2,161 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-127 Br NB over US-127 SB?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 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.