Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.81 Mi. East of Oh/In LN · Structure no. 8100039
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,982
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,982 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,691 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek carry?
About 6,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 30 WB over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.