US Bridges

CR 300N over Limberlost Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles West of State L · Structure no. 3800206

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Limberlost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Limberlost Creek 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 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300N
CrossesLimberlost Creek
Location0.4 Miles West of State L
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48463, -84.8109
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.
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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2019)
Projected traffic962 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 Limberlost Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 300N over Limberlost Creek 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 Limberlost Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Limberlost Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Limberlost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.