US Bridges

US 30 over Carpenters Run

Poor

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 Miles East of SR 170 · Structure no. 1502200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Carpenters Run is a steel culvert carrying US 30 over Carpenters Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesCarpenters Run
Location0.2 Miles East of SR 170
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66245, -80.59018
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2025)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 30 over Carpenters Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Carpenters Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 30 over Carpenters Run carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Carpenters Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Carpenters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.