US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River
FairJackson County, Michigan · 4.8 MI S of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004439
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,135
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 11,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,449 by 2018. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US-127 SB over S Br of 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 SB over S Br of Grand River carry?
About 11,135 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over S Br of Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.