US Bridges

CR 300W over Jonathan Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 140 S · Structure no. 8300035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Jonathan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300W over Jonathan Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 300W
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 140 S
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86323, -87.52782
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic169 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Jonathan 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 August 2023.

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

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.