US Bridges

US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · At Approach Ohio R.Br. · Structure no. 1502396

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
778 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,040
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River 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 5 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2040. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesRiver RD & Ohio River
LocationAt Approach Ohio R.Br.
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6214, -80.56392
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2017)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$835.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River built?

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

What condition is US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River 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 2020.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over River RD & Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.