US Bridges

US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Tail Race in Hamilton · Structure no. 0902705

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,327
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 11,327 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,722 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesTail Race Great Miami R
LocationTail Race in Hamilton
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41105, -84.55455
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,327 (2015)
Projected traffic15,722 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$671,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R carry?

About 11,327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Tail Race Great Miami R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.