US 30 over Slocum Ditch
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 W US 421 · Structure no. 008200
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,462
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over Slocum Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Slocum Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 98 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 19,462 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,422 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 over Slocum Ditch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 30 over Slocum Ditch 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 US 30 over Slocum Ditch carry?
About 19,462 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over Slocum Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 over Slocum Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.