US Bridges

Salem Road over Blue Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 0100085

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Blue Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.10 Miles S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70107, -84.85394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic366 by 2042
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 Salem Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Blue 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 Blue Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.