US Bridges

US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road)

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.3 MI S of Eaton · Structure no. 6802567

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,637
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road) in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5,637 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,824 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesC97 (consolidated Road)
Location1.3 MI S of Eaton
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7139, -84.62632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2018)
Projected traffic7,824 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road) 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 US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road) carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over C97 (consolidated Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.