US Bridges

Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway

Good

Allen County, Ohio · .75 MI W of Han CO Line · Structure no. 0200654

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,142
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,301 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30
CrossesIntermittent Waterway
Location.75 MI W of Han CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82788, -83.88809
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2015)
Projected traffic11,301 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Intermittent Waterway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway 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 over Intermittent Waterway carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Usr 30 over Intermittent Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.