US Bridges

US 30 WB over Yellow River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.52 W US 31 · Structure no. 008450

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

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 10,538 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesYellow River
Location00.52 W US 31
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35482, -86.2809
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2021)
Projected traffic10,538 by 2032
Trucks38%
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 Yellow River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 30 WB over Yellow River 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 Yellow River carry?

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

How long is US 30 WB over Yellow River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.