USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road
FairDarke County, Ohio · .56MI.S. of Jct. SR-47 · Structure no. 1902679
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,696
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 6 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 5,696 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,906 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road carry?
About 5,696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns USR-127 over Penn Cen RR Burch Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.