Old US 30 over Richman Ditch
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.30 W CR 450 W · Structure no. 4600120
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 30 over Richman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 30 over Richman 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 30 over Richman Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 30 over Richman 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 30 over Richman Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 30 over Richman Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 30 over Richman Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.