US Bridges

CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch

Poor

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 100 E · Structure no. 4100111

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,762 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesVandiver Ditch
Location00.40 W of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4329, -86.09409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2022)
Projected traffic4,762 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over Vandiver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.