US Bridges

US 30 WB over SR 15

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 09.12 W SR 13 · Structure no. 008550

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over SR 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over SR 15 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 11,461 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,058 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesSR 15
Location09.12 W SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2667, -85.85259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,461 (2021)
Projected traffic14,058 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over SR 15 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 30 WB over SR 15 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over SR 15 carry?

About 11,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over SR 15?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.