US Bridges

CR 300S over Ulrey Drain

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.35 E CR 900 W · Structure no. 9200081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Ulrey Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300S over Ulrey Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesUlrey Drain
Location00.35 E CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11844, -85.65749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 300S over Ulrey Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Ulrey Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Ulrey Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Ulrey Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Ulrey Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.