US Bridges

M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · In Jackson (west Ave) · Structure no. 000000000004404

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,194
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2031. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-50 US-127BR
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
LocationIn Jackson (west Ave)
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.25357, -84.4234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,194 (2007)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 15,194 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-50 US-127BR over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.