US Bridges

US 30 over Hart Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.54 W US 41 · Structure no. 008060

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,823
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Hart Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Hart Ditch in Lake 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 31,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,838 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesHart Ditch
Location02.54 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49368, -87.51953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,823 (2004)
Projected traffic44,838 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Hart Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 30 over Hart 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 US 30 over Hart Ditch carry?

About 31,823 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Hart Ditch?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Hart Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.