US Bridges

US 30 EB over Pole Run Ditch

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 04.74 E SR 19 · Structure no. 008500

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Pole Run Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 EB over Pole Run Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 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 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 9,452 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,063 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesPole Run Ditch
Location04.74 E SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26584, -85.96136
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,452 (2022)
Projected traffic11,063 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 Pole Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 30 EB over Pole Run 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 EB over Pole Run Ditch carry?

About 9,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Pole Run Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Pole Run Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.