US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 02.42 W US 35 · Structure no. 008270
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 67 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 30 WB over Shearing 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch carry?
About 6,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 WB over Shearing Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.