US Bridges

CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 8500185

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 E
CrossesBear Grass Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93109, -85.73986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2023)
Projected traffic566 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Bear Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 E over Bear Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.