US Bridges

US 30 over Approach Structure

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.06 MI E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1502360

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,657 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
19,259
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Approach Structure is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Approach Structure in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,259 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,731 by 2035. The structure is 1,657 ft (505.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesApproach Structure
Location1.06 MI E of SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61745, -80.57038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,657 ft (505.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,259 (2015)
Projected traffic26,731 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Approach Structure built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Approach Structure 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Approach Structure carry?

About 19,259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Approach Structure?

The structure is 1,657 ft (505.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Approach Structure?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.