US Bridges

CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles North of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800092

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesWehrly Ditch
Location0.4 Miles North of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45206, -85.03898
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic141 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 300W over Wehrly Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Wehrly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Wehrly Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.