US Bridges

USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.42MI.S.OF Jct. SR-219 · Structure no. 5402468

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,978
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch is a concrete slab carrying USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,978 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-127
CrossesDahlinghaus Ditch
Location1.42MI.S.OF Jct. SR-219
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46287, -84.57149
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,978 (2015)
Projected traffic9,685 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dahlinghaus Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch carry?

About 6,978 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR-127 over Dahlinghaus Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.