US Bridges

CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.46 E of US 41 · Structure no. 0400218

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBranch of Seamons Ditch
Location00.46 E of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5638, -87.37086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2013)
Projected traffic172 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Branch of Seamons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Branch of Seamons Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.