US Bridges

US 30 EB over Western Avenue

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.23 W SR 17 · Structure no. 008360

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Western Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over Western Avenue in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 14,007 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesWestern Avenue
Location00.23 W SR 17
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3618, -86.31625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,007 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 EB over Western Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 30 EB over Western Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over Western Avenue carry?

About 14,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Western Avenue?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Western Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.