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CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 8500172

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 E
CrossesBechtold Ditch
Location00.30 N of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99146, -85.74137
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2014)
Projected traffic530 by 2034
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 300 E over Bechtold Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 E over Bechtold Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.