US Bridges

CR 300 East over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 0.25 Miles S CR 150 S · Structure no. 0400227

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 East over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 East over Unnamed Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 East
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location0.25 Miles S CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58057, -87.26641
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 300 East over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 East over Unnamed 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 300 East over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 East over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 East over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.