CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 1100239
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300W over Lafferty Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.