US Bridges

SR 309 WB over Usr 30

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 1.00 Mi. East of Lincoln · Structure no. 0200808

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,748
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 WB over Usr 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 309 WB over Usr 30 in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 3,748 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 309 WB
CrossesUsr 30
Location1.00 Mi. East of Lincoln
RouteState Highway 309
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83769, -84.29246
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,748 (2015)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 309 WB over Usr 30 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 309 WB over Usr 30 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 SR 309 WB over Usr 30 carry?

About 3,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 WB over Usr 30?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 WB over Usr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.