US Bridges

US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.56 W SR 205 · Structure no. 008670

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 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 13,455 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,385 by 2034. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesBlue River Park Road
Location00.56 W SR 205
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16712, -85.47208
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,455 (2021)
Projected traffic14,385 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Blue River Park Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road 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 WB over Blue River Park Road carry?

About 13,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Blue River Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.