US Bridges

Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 12.92 Mi. East of Oh/In · Structure no. 8100608

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,558
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224 in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,558 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,715 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30-USR 224 WB
CrossesUsr 127 & Usr 224
Location12.92 Mi. East of Oh/In
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88587, -84.5835
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,558 (2015)
Projected traffic7,715 by 2035
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224 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 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224 carry?

About 5,558 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30-USR 224 WB over Usr 127 & Usr 224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.