CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.3 MI N CR 50 S · Structure no. 3400059
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,557
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 7,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,379 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek 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 300 W over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 7,557 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 W over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.