US Bridges

US 30 WB over SR 17

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 02.19 W US 31 · Structure no. 008410

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over SR 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over SR 17 in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 7,346 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,800 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesSR 17
Location02.19 W US 31
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36222, -86.31198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2021)
Projected traffic32,800 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over SR 17 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 30 WB over SR 17 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over SR 17 carry?

About 7,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over SR 17?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over SR 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.