US Bridges

CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .15 MI N/E of CR 1775 · Structure no. 0333115

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,362
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow is a steel culvert carrying CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 30A
CrossesJerome Fork Overflow
Location.15 MI N/E of CR 1775
RouteCity Street 30
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8021, -82.20108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2014)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 30A over Jerome Fork Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.