US-127 over Grand River
PoorJackson County, Michigan · At US-127 & Jefferson RD · Structure no. 000000000004435
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,125
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Grand River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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 16,125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,482 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Grand River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 over Grand River carry?
About 16,125 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Grand River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.