US 30 WB over Kankakee River
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.86 E SR 39 · Structure no. 008250
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,545
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 WB over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2030. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 WB over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 30 WB over Kankakee River 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 Kankakee River carry?
About 5,545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is US 30 WB over Kankakee River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 WB over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.