US Bridges

Usr 30 over Over W&le RR

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.2 MI E of SR57 · Structure no. 8502374

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

About this bridge

Usr 30 over Over W&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30 over Over W&le RR 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 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 21,501 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,843 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 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
CrossesOver W&le RR
Location1.2 MI E of SR57
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79812, -81.7432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
CrossesRailroad
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 30 over Over W&le RR built?

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

What condition is Usr 30 over Over W&le RR 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 Over W&le RR carry?

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

How long is Usr 30 over Over W&le RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 over Over W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.