USR-127 over St.Marys River
GoodMercer County, Ohio · .78MI.N.OF Jct. SR-707 · Structure no. 5402794
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,143
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
USR-127 over St.Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-127 over St.Marys River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 6,143 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,526 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was USR-127 over St.Marys River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is USR-127 over St.Marys River 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 St.Marys River carry?
About 6,143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is USR-127 over St.Marys River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns USR-127 over St.Marys River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.