US Bridges

US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.58 W SR 15 · Structure no. 008530

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,909
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,909 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,580 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.58 W SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26941, -85.8634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,909 (2018)
Projected traffic11,580 by 2035
Trucks27%
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 Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River 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 WB over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 10,909 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.