US-127 over Grand River
FairJackson County, Michigan · 500 N of Reed Road · Structure no. 000000000004437
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 72 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 16,125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,820 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Grand River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US-127 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 over Grand River carry?
About 16,125 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Grand River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.