US Bridges

Usr 127 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1 MI S of SR 613 · Structure no. 6301215

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,095
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 613
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06208, -84.57309
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2015)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Blue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Blue Creek carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.