US Bridges

TR 197 Converse over Usr 30

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 9.15 Mi. East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8104379

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 197 Converse over Usr 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 197 Converse 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,834 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 197 Converse
CrossesUsr 30
Location9.15 Mi. East of Usr 127
RouteCounty Highway T0197
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87329, -84.41743
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic16,834 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 TR 197 Converse over Usr 30 built?

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

What condition is TR 197 Converse 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 197 Converse over Usr 30 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 197 Converse over Usr 30?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 197 Converse over Usr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.