US Bridges

Usr 224 over Usr 30

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · Over Usr 30 · Structure no. 8100454

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Usr 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over Usr 30 in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesUsr 30
LocationOver Usr 30
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89375, -84.62469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2015)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2035
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Usr 224 over Usr 30 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Usr 30 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 224 over Usr 30 carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Usr 30?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Usr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.