US Bridges

Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.16 Mi. South of SR249 · Structure no. 2002175

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,651
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesIntermittent Waterway
Location0.16 Mi. South of SR249
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38119, -84.55491
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Intermittent Waterway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway carry?

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

How long is Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Intermittent Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.