US Bridges

CR 300 West over Wheatfield Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 1500 N · Structure no. 3700130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Wheatfield Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 West over Wheatfield Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesWheatfield Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 1500 N
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23951, -87.1025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic268 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wheatfield Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 West over Wheatfield 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 West over Wheatfield Ditch carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Wheatfield Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Wheatfield Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.