US Bridges

Usr 127 over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. North of SR 15 · Structure no. 8602379

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,254
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 127 over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 Mi. North of SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49105, -84.51477
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,254 (2015)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.