US Bridges

US 27 over US27(S126)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · O.8 Mi. S. of Butler Co. · Structure no. 3101835

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over US27(S126) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over US27(S126) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,079 by 2038. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 27
CrossesUS27(S126)
LocationO.8 Mi. S. of Butler Co.
RouteCounty Highway C0176
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31056, -84.62946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck80 ft (24.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic32,079 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 27 over US27(S126) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over US27(S126) 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 US 27 over US27(S126) carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over US27(S126)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over US27(S126)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.