US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over Blue Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.81 Mi. East of Oh/In LN · Structure no. 8100063

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
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 EB over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 EB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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).

CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.81 Mi. East of Oh/In LN
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98194, -84.77187
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,982 (2015)
Projected traffic9,691 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Usr 30 EB over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 EB over Blue Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over Blue Creek carry?

About 6,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB 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 EB over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.