US Bridges

E South ST over US-127

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 2.8 MI S of I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000004447

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South ST over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E South ST over US-127 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,630 by 2020. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesE South ST
CrossesUS-127
Location2.8 MI S of I-94 Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22221, -84.36238
Functional classUrban Minor 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2000)
Projected traffic5,630 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E South ST over US-127 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E South ST 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 E South ST over US-127 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is E South ST over US-127?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns E South ST over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.