US-127 SB over Grand River
FairJackson County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of Ingham Col · Structure no. 000000000004454
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,599
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 SB over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 SB over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 9,599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,527 by 2018. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 SB over Grand River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US-127 SB over Grand River 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 SB over Grand River carry?
About 9,599 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-127 SB over Grand River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 SB over Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.