US Bridges

SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .20 MI N of SR 7 · Structure no. 4404076

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,506
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,586 by 2035. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 527
CrossesSymmes Creek & CR 123A
Location.20 MI N of SR 7
RouteState Highway 527
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42902, -82.45276
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2021)
Projected traffic9,586 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 527 over Symmes Creek & CR 123A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.