US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 01.70 E SR 5 · Structure no. 008630
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 77 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 13,140 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is US 30 EB over Schuman 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch carry?
About 13,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 EB over Schuman Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.