CR 300E over Little Salamonie River
PoorPosted for loadJay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles North of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800062
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300E over Little Salamonie River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 300E over Little Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300E over Little Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300E over Little Salamonie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300E over Little Salamonie River carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 300E over Little Salamonie River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300E over Little Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.