US Bridges

US 30 over Grass Run

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 3.44 MI W of SR 4 · Structure no. 1701142

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Grass Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 over Grass Run in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,602 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,388 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesGrass Run
Location3.44 MI W of SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82689, -83.03745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,602 (2015)
Projected traffic6,388 by 2035
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Grass Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Grass Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Grass Run carry?

About 4,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Grass Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Grass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.