US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 01.70 E SR 5 · Structure no. 008640
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,062
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 13,062 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 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 30 WB over Schuman 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch carry?
About 13,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 30 WB 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 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 WB over Schuman Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.