US Bridges

US 127 over Great Miami River

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Great Miami River · Structure no. 0902772

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
674 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,327
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Great Miami River in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationGreat Miami River
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42458, -84.54098
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 127 over Great Miami River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Great Miami River carry?

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

How long is US 127 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.