US Bridges

CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch

Poor

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.26 E of S 700 W · Structure no. 3000665

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300S
CrossesRodewald Ditch
Location00.26 E of S 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74157, -85.92794
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2022)
Projected traffic5,330 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$713,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Rodewald 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Rodewald Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.