M-50 NB over US-127
FairJackson County, Michigan · @ M-50 NB 2 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004460
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 313 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,060
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-50 NB over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-50 NB over US-127 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,380 by 2025. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-50 NB over US-127 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-50 NB over US-127 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 M-50 NB over US-127 carry?
About 8,060 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is M-50 NB over US-127?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns M-50 NB over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.