US Bridges

CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 1800010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesStudebaker Ditch
Location00.25 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33915, -85.4441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$882,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Studebaker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.