US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.57 Mi. East of SR 65 · Structure no. 0200514

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,067
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,067 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,033 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesChessie System RR
Location0.57 Mi. East of SR 65
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82418, -84.08346
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,067 (2015)
Projected traffic7,033 by 2035
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR carry?

About 5,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 EB over Chessie System RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.