US Bridges

CR 300N over Wabash River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.05 W of SR 116 · Structure no. 9000130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300N over Wabash River in Wells 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 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 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesWabash River
Location00.05 W of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78586, -85.20016
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2022)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300N over Wabash River built?

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

What condition is CR 300N over Wabash River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Wabash River carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Wabash River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.