US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 1.98 Mi. West of SR65 · Structure no. 0200425

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,838
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,715 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.98 Mi. West of SR65
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82564, -84.13186
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,838 (2015)
Projected traffic6,715 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 30 EB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 EB over Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,838 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 EB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.