US Bridges

CR 300W over Boyd Drain

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 S of US 40 · Structure no. 3200117

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Boyd Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300W over Boyd Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesBoyd Drain
Location00.40 S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64828, -86.57585
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Boyd Drain built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 300W over Boyd Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Boyd Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Boyd Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Boyd Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.