US Bridges

CR 300S over Clear Branch

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 425 W · Structure no. 1100092

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Clear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over Clear Branch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesClear Branch
Location00.30 W of CR 425 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34525, -87.19411
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 300S over Clear Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Clear Branch carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Clear Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.