US Bridges

Usr 30 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.11 Miles East of SR57 · Structure no. 8502285

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,501
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 21,501 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,843 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.11 Miles East of SR57
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7977, -81.74475
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,501 (2015)
Projected traffic29,843 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 30 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Usr 30 over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 21,501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.