US Bridges

New US 30 over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.17 Mi.E.Of US250/SR3/83 · Structure no. 8502013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,865
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New US 30 over Apple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New US 30 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,865 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,693 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew US 30
CrossesApple Creek
Location1.17 Mi.E.Of US250/SR3/83
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79867, -81.88827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,865 (2015)
Projected traffic13,693 by 2035
Trucks17%
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 New US 30 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New US 30 over Apple Creek 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 New US 30 over Apple Creek carry?

About 9,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is New US 30 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns New US 30 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.