US Bridges

Usr 127 over Ir 70

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Over Ir 70 · Structure no. 6802702

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 127 over Ir 70 in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 7,199 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,992 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesIr 70
LocationOver Ir 70
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8351, -84.62925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,199 (2015)
Projected traffic9,992 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Usr 127 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Usr 127 over Ir 70 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Ir 70 carry?

About 7,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Ir 70?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.