US Bridges

US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1.61 MI S of Camden · Structure no. 6802311

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208 in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,489 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,231 by 2035. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesTribs Seven Mile CR;T208
Location1.61 MI S of Camden
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59926, -84.65967
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2015)
Projected traffic6,231 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208 carry?

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Tribs Seven Mile CR;T208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.