US Bridges

CR 300 N over I-65

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 02.67 N SR 44 · Structure no. 035830

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 N over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 N over I-65 in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 300 N
CrossesI-65
Location02.67 N SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52145, -86.02462
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 N over I-65 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 N over I-65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 N over I-65 carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 N over I-65?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 N over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.