US Bridges

CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 224 · Structure no. 9000142

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesGriffin Ditch
Location00.20 S of SR 224
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82433, -85.28006
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2022)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 West over Griffin Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 West over Griffin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Griffin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.