US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD
PoorJackson County, Michigan · 1.4 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004458
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,954
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 12,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,544 by 2018. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD carry?
About 12,954 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 M-50 NB over Parnall RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.