US Bridges

Mead RD over US-127 SB

Fair

Roscommon County, Michigan · 4.7 MI N of M-55 · Structure no. 000000000009007

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mead RD over US-127 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mead RD over US-127 SB in Roscommon County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 1989. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMead RD
CrossesUS-127 SB
Location4.7 MI N of M-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.40298, -84.79938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1988)
Projected traffic40 by 1989
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mead RD over US-127 SB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mead RD over US-127 SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mead RD over US-127 SB carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Mead RD over US-127 SB?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mead RD over US-127 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.