US Bridges

US 30 EB over US 35

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 06.11 E SR 39 · Structure no. 008300

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,581
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over US 35 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over US 35 in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6,581 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2029. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesUS 35
Location06.11 E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3938, -86.62084
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,581 (2021)
Projected traffic9,685 by 2029
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over US 35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 30 EB over US 35 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 EB over US 35 carry?

About 6,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over US 35?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over US 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.