US Bridges

CR 300W over Deer Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.36 S of SR 218 · Structure no. 0800091

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300W over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.36 S of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59973, -86.58237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic189 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 300W over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Deer Creek 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 300W over Deer Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Deer Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.