US Bridges

Coleman RD over US-127 NB

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 4.1 MI S of US-10 · Structure no. 000000000004262

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

About this bridge

Coleman RD over US-127 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleman RD over US-127 NB 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman RD
CrossesUS-127 NB
Location4.1 MI S of US-10
RouteCounty Highway 3782
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.75686, -84.75747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 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 NB built?

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

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

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

How long is Coleman RD over US-127 NB?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman RD over US-127 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.