US Bridges

30th ST over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 W of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900115

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,708
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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 19,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,285 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30th ST
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.15 W of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80961, -86.22356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,708 (2019)
Projected traffic29,285 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 19,708 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.