US Bridges

US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 02.60 E SR 19 · Structure no. 008480

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 8,757 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesRobinson Ditch
Location02.60 E SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26785, -86.001
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,757 (2022)
Projected traffic10,455 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch carry?

About 8,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Robinson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.