US Bridges

CR 300W over Wabash River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 9000144

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300W over Wabash River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 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 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,209 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesWabash River
Location00.10 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80149, -85.27991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2022)
Projected traffic2,209 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 300W 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 300W over Wabash River carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Wabash River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.