US Bridges

C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 100FT So Tremont City RD · Structure no. 1234412

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,814
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC-327
CrossesUpper Valley & Chapman C
Location100FT So Tremont City RD
RouteCounty Highway C0327
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01081, -83.83546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,814 (2015)
Projected traffic3,906 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C carry?

About 2,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-327 over Upper Valley & Chapman C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.