US Bridges

Henry RD over US-127

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 5.5MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004463

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
180
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 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).

CarriesHenry RD
CrossesUS-127
Location5.5MI N of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34944, -84.4288
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1995)
Projected traffic180 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Henry RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry 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 Henry RD over US-127 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Henry 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 Henry RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.