US Bridges

M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · @ S JCT M-50 · Structure no. 000000000004446

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,715
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 9,715 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesM-50 (mcdevitt Rd)
CrossesUS-127
Location@ S JCT M-50
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.19693, -84.36955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,715 (2011)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127 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 M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127 carry?

About 9,715 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns M-50 (mcdevitt Rd) over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.