CR 300E over Yellow River
PoorStarke County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 50 N · Structure no. 7500074
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 875
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300E over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300E over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300E over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300E over Yellow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300E over Yellow River carry?
About 875 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is CR 300E over Yellow River?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300E over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.