US Bridges

CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Wells County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 9000143

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location00.70 N of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91161, -85.2807
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2022)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 300W over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek 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 300W over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.