US Bridges

CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.01MI.S. of Jct. SR-121 · Structure no. 1902520

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127 in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2036. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-149 Requarth RD
CrossesUS-127
Location1.01MI.S. of Jct. SR-121
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11173, -84.60722
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2016)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR-149 Requarth RD over US-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 CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127 carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-149 Requarth RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.