US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.88 Miles W. of SR231 · Structure no. 8801584

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,435
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,435 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,156 by 2035. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location0.88 Miles W. of SR231
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80741, -83.14763
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,435 (2015)
Projected traffic6,156 by 2035
Trucks45%
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 EB over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 4,435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 EB over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.