US-127 over Bean Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.6 MI NE of Hillsdale CO · Structure no. 000000000005501
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,823
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-127 over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,823 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,946 by 2018. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Bean Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 over Bean Creek carry?
About 4,823 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Bean Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.