US Bridges

CR 300 South over Iroquois River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 3700060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 South over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.50 Miles W of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 352
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97001, -87.11429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 South over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 South over Iroquois River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over Iroquois River carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over Iroquois River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.