US Bridges

CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 01.99 W SR 59 · Structure no. 041380

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2030. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.99 W SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45038, -87.16369
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2021)
Projected traffic471 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.