US Bridges

CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.2 MI N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 3500063

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesEast Fork Clear Creek
Location0.2 MI N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97766, -85.51025
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2021)
Projected traffic696 by 2041
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 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 300 West over East Fork Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over East Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.