USR 127
Carrying USR 127 over INTERMITTENT WATERWAY
0.16 mi. South of SR249, Defiance, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USR 127
The USR 127 bridge in Defiance, Ohio carries USR 127 over INTERMITTENT WATERWAY. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,651 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USR 127 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,651 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2002175
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 127 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USR 127 against other structures in Defiance and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USR 127?
USR 127 in Defiance, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USR 127 inspected?
USR 127's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,651 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 127 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USR 127?
USR 127 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USR 127?
USR 127 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USR 127 and does age affect safety?
USR 127 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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