US Bridges

CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.18 S CR 600 S · Structure no. 9100152

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesDorsey Ditch
Location00.18 S CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66031, -86.927
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Dorsey Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Dorsey 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Dorsey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.