US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over CR 173

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 7.04 Mi. East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8104204

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,869
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 EB over CR 173 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 EB over CR 173 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 5,869 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,146 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesCR 173
Location7.04 Mi. East of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86961, -84.45679
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,869 (2015)
Projected traffic8,146 by 2035
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over CR 173 built?

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

What condition is Usr 30 EB over CR 173 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over CR 173 carry?

About 5,869 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB over CR 173?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 EB over CR 173?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.