US Bridges

US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.44 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 7601026

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,628 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesW&le Railroad Spur
Location0.44 MI W of SR 43
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78842, -81.35828
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,755 (2015)
Projected traffic49,628 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W&le Railroad Spur built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur carry?

About 35,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over W&le Railroad Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.