US Bridges

SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.18MI S.Of Jct. SR7 · Structure no. 4404084

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2040. The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 527
CrossesUS60 Ohio River CSX RR
Location0.18MI S.Of Jct. SR7
RouteState Highway 527
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42628, -82.45199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,105 ft (641.6 m)
Longest span720 ft (219.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2013)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR?

The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long with a longest span of 720 ft (219.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 527 over US60 Ohio River CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.