USR 30 EB
Carrying USR 30 EB over SPICE RUN
5.62 mi. East of USR 127, Van Wert, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USR 30 EB
The USR 30 EB bridge in Van Wert, Ohio carries USR 30 EB over SPICE RUN. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.3 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,869 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USR 30 EB compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.3 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,869 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8104085
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 30 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USR 30 EB against other structures in Van Wert and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USR 30 EB?
USR 30 EB in Van Wert, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USR 30 EB inspected?
USR 30 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,869 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 30 EB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USR 30 EB?
USR 30 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USR 30 EB?
USR 30 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USR 30 EB and does age affect safety?
USR 30 EB was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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