US Bridges

US-127 NB over I-94

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · @ E JCT I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004451

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,375
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 5 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 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,508 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesI-94
Location@ E JCT I-94
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27703, -84.35864
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2014)
Projected traffic103,508 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US-127 NB over I-94 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 NB over I-94 carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.