CR 300S over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 275 E · Structure no. 6700133
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300S over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300S over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300S over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300S over Deer Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 300S over Deer Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 300S over Deer Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300S over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.