US Bridges

CR 300S over White River

GoodPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 900 · Structure no. 1800110

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300S over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesWhite River
Location00.20 E of CR 900
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14916, -85.55298
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300S over White River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 300S over White River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over White River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over White River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.