US Bridges

Usr 127 over Lost Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 5.7 Mi. North of Def/Put · Structure no. 2002086

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,651
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Lost Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesLost Creek
Location5.7 Mi. North of Def/Put
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33222, -84.55326
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2015)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 127 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Lost Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.