US Bridges

CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 8.78 Mi. East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8104263

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 185 Middlepoint 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,654 by 2035. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 185 Middlepoint
CrossesUsr 30
Location8.78 Mi. East of Usr 127
RouteCounty Highway C0185
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87325, -84.43644
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2015)
Projected traffic15,654 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30 built?

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

What condition is CR 185 Middlepoint 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30 carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 185 Middlepoint over Usr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.