US Bridges

US 30 WB over Baker Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.28 E SR 17 · Structure no. 008431

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,925
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Baker Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 30 WB over Baker Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,925 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,390 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesBaker Ditch
Location00.28 E SR 17
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36244, -86.30659
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,925 (2018)
Projected traffic13,390 by 2038
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over Baker Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 WB over Baker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over Baker Ditch carry?

About 9,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Baker Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Baker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.