US Bridges

30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.80 W of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900127

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,236
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,236 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,752 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries30th ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.80 W of Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80999, -86.18829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,236 (2019)
Projected traffic10,752 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 7,236 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.