US Bridges

CR 300N over Freemeyer Ditch

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles East of CR 300 · Structure no. 3800203

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Freemeyer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Freemeyer 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 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300N
CrossesFreemeyer Ditch
Location0.6 Miles East of CR 300
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4836, -84.91086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2019)
Projected traffic872 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 Freemeyer Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 300N over Freemeyer 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 November 2023.

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

About 709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Freemeyer Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Freemeyer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.