US Bridges

US 30 over Black Run

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 3.74 MI E of SR 44 · Structure no. 7601085

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Black Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Black Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6,648 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,227 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesBlack Run
Location3.74 MI E of SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76247, -81.20119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,648 (2015)
Projected traffic9,227 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 30 over Black Run 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 Black Run carry?

About 6,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Black Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Black Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.