US Bridges

M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 3.0 MI SE of Jackson · Structure no. 000000000004399

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,114
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 7,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,926 by 2018. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM-50 US-127 Br
CrossesGrand River
Location3.0 MI SE of Jackson
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.21367, -84.37437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,114 (2007)
Projected traffic9,926 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River carry?

About 7,114 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-50 US-127 Br over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.