US Bridges

US 27 over Lick Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Over Lick Run So of Oxfrd · Structure no. 0900753

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Lick Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 over Lick Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,080 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesLick Run
LocationOver Lick Run So of Oxfrd
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48755, -84.71971
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,080 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Lick Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 over Lick Run carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Lick Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.