US Bridges

US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000004444

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,310
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 12,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,710 by 2020. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location1.5 MI S of I-94 Bl
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.23384, -84.3581
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,310 (2007)
Projected traffic22,710 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor 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 NB over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 12,310 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.