US Bridges

US 30 over NS R/R

Poor

Crawford County, Ohio · .91 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 1701444

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,325
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over NS R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over NS R/R 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 6,325 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,779 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesNS R/R
Location.91 MI E of SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82636, -82.95614
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,325 (2015)
Projected traffic8,779 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over NS R/R built?

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

What condition is US 30 over NS R/R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over NS R/R carry?

About 6,325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over NS R/R?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over NS R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.