US Bridges

USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571

Good

Darke County, Ohio · Jct. USR-571 · Structure no. 1902407

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,481
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571 in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 5,481 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUSR-127
CrossesUsr 36 SR 571
LocationJct. USR-571
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09895, -84.60731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,481 (2015)
Projected traffic7,608 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571 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 USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571 carry?

About 5,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns USR-127 over Usr 36 SR 571?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.