US Bridges

SR 66 over Usr 30

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. West of Van/Put C · Structure no. 8101310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,784
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Usr 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Usr 30 in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesUsr 30
Location0.5 Mi. West of Van/Put C
RouteState Highway 66
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87301, -84.35035
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,784 (2015)
Projected traffic3,864 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 66 over Usr 30 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Usr 30 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 SR 66 over Usr 30 carry?

About 2,784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Usr 30?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Usr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.