US Bridges

Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Townline 12 · Structure no. 3940586

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSection Line 30
CrossesSec LN 30 / CSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of Townline 12
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06964, -82.7832
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2015)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.