Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. North of SR 709 · Structure no. 8101930
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,118
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,118 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek carry?
About 7,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 127 over Long Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.