US Bridges

CR 300N over Cring Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles East of CR 550 · Structure no. 3800202

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Cring Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 300N over Cring Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesCring Ditch
Location0.6 Miles East of CR 550
RouteCounty Highway 284
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48433, -84.86402
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2019)
Projected traffic821 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 300N over Cring Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Cring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Cring Ditch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Cring Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Cring Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.