US Bridges

CR 300W over Channel at Lake James

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 7600037

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,816
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Channel at Lake James is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Channel at Lake James in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,929 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesChannel at Lake James
Location0.10 Miles S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69944, -85.04823
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2021)
Projected traffic3,929 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Channel at Lake James built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Channel at Lake James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Channel at Lake James carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Channel at Lake James?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Channel at Lake James?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.