Business 30 over Eel River
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.25 W Governors RD · Structure no. 9200016
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Business 30 over Eel River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Business 30 over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Business 30 over Eel River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Business 30 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Business 30 over Eel River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Business 30 over Eel River?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Business 30 over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.