US Bridges

CR 300N over Franks Drain

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles East of CR 600 · Structure no. 3800204

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Franks Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Franks Drain in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 years old, older 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300N
CrossesFranks Drain
Location0.2 Miles East of CR 600
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48442, -84.86106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic762 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 Franks Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 300N over Franks Drain 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 Franks Drain carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Franks Drain?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Franks Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.