US Bridges

Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.20 E of 350 W · Structure no. 4300040

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,225 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 30
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.20 E of 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24756, -85.90747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,225 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old US 30 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 30 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.