US Bridges

West Avenue over W 30th Street

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.68 MI N of US20 · Structure no. 0460028

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,691
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue over W 30th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Avenue over W 30th Street in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,347 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWest Avenue
CrossesW 30th Street
Location0.68 MI N of US20
RouteCity Street 645
StateOhio
Coordinates41.87323, -80.79951
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2015)
Projected traffic2,347 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Avenue over W 30th Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is West Avenue over W 30th Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Avenue over W 30th Street carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue over W 30th Street?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue over W 30th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.