CR 300 West over Stites Ditch
PoorWells County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 9000140
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,042
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 West over Stites Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 300 West over Stites Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 West over Stites Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300 West over Stites Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300 West over Stites Ditch carry?
About 1,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 West over Stites Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 West over Stites Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.