US Bridges

US 127 over I275

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over Ir 275 · Structure no. 3111474

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,503
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over I275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over I275 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,234 by 2038. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesI275
LocationOver Ir 275
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28452, -84.56416
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,503 (2018)
Projected traffic31,234 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over I275 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over I275 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 127 over I275 carry?

About 22,503 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over I275?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over I275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.