US Bridges

CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.07 E of S 500 W · Structure no. 3000410

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,630 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300S
CrossesMerlau Hack Ditch
Location00.07 E of S 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74242, -85.89426
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2022)
Projected traffic5,630 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Merlau Hack Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Merlau Hack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Merlau Hack Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.