US Bridges

Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S. of Young Rd. · Structure no. 3930351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 856 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSection Line 30
CrossesSec LN 30 / Megginson CR
Location0.4 MI S. of Young Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24913, -82.7902
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2015)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Megginson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.