US Bridges

CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E CR 350 E · Structure no. 5600059

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1300 S
CrossesHunter Ditch
Location0.3 MI E CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80921, -87.31871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1300 S over Hunter Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300 S over Hunter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.