USR-127 over Coldwater Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 1.27MI.N.OF Jct. SR-703 · Structure no. 5402557
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,115
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
USR-127 over Coldwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-127 over Coldwater Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 9,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,652 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was USR-127 over Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is USR-127 over Coldwater Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does USR-127 over Coldwater Creek carry?
About 9,115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is USR-127 over Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns USR-127 over Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.