US Bridges

CR 300 South over Rider Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.82 E of CR 840 E · Structure no. 3600262

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over Rider Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 South over Rider Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2048. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesRider Ditch
Location0.82 E of CR 840 E
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83732, -85.86613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2048
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible 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 South over Rider Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 South over Rider Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over Rider Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over Rider Ditch?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over Rider Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.