US Bridges

US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.41 W US 35 · Structure no. 008290

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,406
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 11,406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,918 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesRobbins Ditch
Location00.41 W US 35
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.394, -86.62864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,406 (2016)
Projected traffic13,918 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Robbins Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch 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 March 2024.

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

About 11,406 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Robbins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.