Salem Road over Yellow Creek
FairAdams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 0100054
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Road over Yellow Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Road over Yellow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.