US Bridges

US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 3.4 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004456

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,196
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 10,196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,203 by 2018. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-127 NB
CrossesJackson & Lansing RR
Location3.4 MI N of I-94
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates42.31671, -84.42996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,196 (2007)
Projected traffic12,203 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackson & Lansing RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR carry?

About 10,196 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 NB over Jackson & Lansing RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.