US Bridges

US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.98 W SR 39 · Structure no. 008230

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 7,289 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,924 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesHunsley Ditch
Location01.98 W SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41379, -86.77269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,289 (2021)
Projected traffic8,924 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 30 WB over Hunsley 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 WB over Hunsley Ditch carry?

About 7,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Hunsley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.