US Bridges

CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 3700111

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 300 East
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10698, -86.98835
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch 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 East over Oliver Ditch carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 East over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.