US Bridges

US 30 WB over Robinson Ditch

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 02.60 E SR 19 · Structure no. 008490

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
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 WB over Robinson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 WB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,757 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2042. 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).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesRobinson Ditch
Location02.60 E SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26803, -86.00084
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
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 2042
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 WB 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 WB over Robinson Ditch 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is US 30 WB 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 WB over Robinson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.