US Bridges

CR 300W over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.32 N of US 52 · Structure no. 7900076

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,224
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,084 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.32 N of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47192, -86.96225
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2021)
Projected traffic5,084 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Indian Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.