Van Horn RD over US-127
FairJackson County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004462
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Horn RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Horn RD over US-127 in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2015. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Van Horn RD over US-127 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Horn RD 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 Van Horn RD over US-127 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Van Horn RD over US-127?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Van Horn RD over US-127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.