US Bridges

County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · One Mile North SR-78 · Structure no. 5833663

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesOhio Power Railroad
LocationOne Mile North SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72167, -81.675
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Ohio Power Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.