US Bridges

CR 300N over Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 1100 W · Structure no. 8600032

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300N over Jordan Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300N
CrossesJordan Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 1100 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35949, -87.52474
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic370 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300N over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Jordan Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.