US Bridges

US 30 EB over NS RR (marion)

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 15 · Structure no. 008560

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

About this bridge

US 30 EB over NS RR (marion) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over NS RR (marion) 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 13,855 by 2034. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesNS RR (marion)
Location00.12 E SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26591, -85.85039
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,461 (2021)
Projected traffic13,855 by 2034
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over NS RR (marion) built?

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

What condition is US 30 EB over NS RR (marion) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over NS RR (marion) carry?

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

How long is US 30 EB over NS RR (marion)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over NS RR (marion)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.