US Bridges

Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.60 E Thompson · Structure no. 4600089

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 30
CrossesHunsley Ditch
Location00.60 E Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41042, -86.76932
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2040
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 Hunsley Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 30 over Hunsley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 30 over Hunsley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.