US Bridges

SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127

Good

Darke County, Ohio · Jct. USR-127 · Structure no. 1901117

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127 in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 57 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 7,190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,980 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesUsr 36 and 127
LocationJct. USR-127
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06719, -84.62016
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,190 (2015)
Projected traffic9,980 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127 carry?

About 7,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Usr 36 and 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.