US Bridges

CR 300W over Little Blue River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 290 W · Structure no. 7000017

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Little Blue River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 300W over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.10 W of CR 290 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7065, -85.50213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 300W over Little Blue River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Little Blue River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Little Blue River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.