US Bridges

TR127 over Closed

PoorClosed to traffic

Morrow County, Ohio · .7 MI.E.INT.TR126 & TR127 · Structure no. 5930197

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR127 over Closed is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR127 over Closed in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2012. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR127
CrossesClosed
Location.7 MI.E.INT.TR126 & TR127
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54167, -82.84167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1992)
Projected traffic208 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR127 over Closed built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is TR127 over Closed in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does TR127 over Closed carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is TR127 over Closed?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR127 over Closed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.