US Bridges

Old US 30 over Danner Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 900 W · Structure no. 4300041

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Danner Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 30 over Danner Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 30
CrossesDanner Ditch
Location00.25 W of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27112, -86.02013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Danner Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 30 over Danner Ditch 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 Danner Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 30 over Danner Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 30 over Danner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.