US Bridges

CR 300W over Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.62 N of CR 850 N · Structure no. 7900078

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,498 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.62 N of CR 850 N
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54992, -86.96304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2022)
Projected traffic1,498 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Burnett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.