US Bridges

US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S)

Good

Butler County, Ohio · SB US 27 over SR 128 · Structure no. 0900575

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,431
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S) in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,478 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 SB
CrossesS128*N;S126*W(S128*S)
LocationSB US 27 over SR 128
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32186, -84.63894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,431 (2015)
Projected traffic14,478 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S) carry?

About 10,431 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 SB over S128*N;S126*W(S128*S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.