US Bridges

CR 300W over Cicero Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 8000012

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300W over Cicero Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25464, -86.06929
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Cicero 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.