US Bridges

US-127 NB over I-94 Bl

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · @ I-94 Bl · Structure no. 000000000004449

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,207
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over I-94 Bl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-127 NB over I-94 Bl 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 13,207 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,108 by 2018. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesI-94 Bl
Location@ I-94 Bl
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.25766, -84.35689
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
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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,207 (2007)
Projected traffic10,108 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-94 Bl built?

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

What condition is US-127 NB over I-94 Bl 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 I-94 Bl carry?

About 13,207 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over I-94 Bl?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over I-94 Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.