US Bridges

CR 300E over Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 63 · Structure no. 8300069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300E over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.40 N of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69394, -87.4082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 300E over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Norton 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 300E over Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Norton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.