US 30 WB over Eel River
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 01.15 E SR 205 · Structure no. 008690
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,174
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 WB over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 13,174 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,285 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 WB over Eel River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 30 WB over Eel River 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 Eel River carry?
About 13,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 30 WB over Eel River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 WB over Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.