US Bridges

CR 300S over N&s Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.09 E of CR 250 W · Structure no. 7900138

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over N&s Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over N&s Railroad in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300S
CrossesN&s Railroad
Location00.09 E of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37403, -86.9502
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2023)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300S over N&s Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 300S over N&s Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over N&s Railroad carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over N&s Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over N&s Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.