US Bridges

Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 11.4 Mi. East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8104476

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,417 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30 WB
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location11.4 Mi. East of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8735, -84.37437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2015)
Projected traffic8,417 by 2035
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River built?

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

What condition is Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 WB over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.