CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River
PoorNoble County, Indiana · 00.24 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 5700031
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River in Noble 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300W over N Branch Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.