US Bridges

Old US 30 over Elder Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 100 E · Structure no. 4300059

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 30 over Elder Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 30
CrossesElder Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23632, -85.65593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 30 over Elder Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 30 over Elder Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 30 over Elder Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 30 over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.