US Bridges

Usr 127 over Lick Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · .5 MI SW of JCT SR 15 · Structure no. 2002264

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Lick Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesLick Creek
Location.5 MI SW of JCT SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42585, -84.55326
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2015)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Lick Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.