US Bridges

US 27 over Collins Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.66 MI S of SR73 Oxford · Structure no. 0900796

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,431
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Collins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 27 over Collins Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 13,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,642 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesCollins Creek
Location0.66 MI S of SR73 Oxford
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49845, -84.72916
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,431 (2015)
Projected traffic18,642 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Collins Creek 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 Collins Creek carry?

About 13,431 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.