US Bridges

I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River

Poor

Jackson County, Michigan · In Jackson (clinton St) · Structure no. 000000000004407

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,340
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,605 by 2018. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-94BL US127BR M50
CrossesGrand River
LocationIn Jackson (clinton St)
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.24933, -84.40659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,340 (2007)
Projected traffic9,605 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River carry?

About 21,340 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-94BL US127BR M50 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.