US Bridges

CR 300W over Cornell Ditch

Poor

Porter County, Indiana · 00.60 N 750 S · Structure no. 6400056

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Cornell Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Cornell Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesCornell Ditch
Location00.60 N 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33324, -87.12548
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Cornell Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 300W over Cornell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Cornell Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Cornell Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Cornell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.