US Bridges

Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles NW of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0100141

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,247
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run is a concrete culvert carrying Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 8,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,027 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD (old US 3
CrossesBorum Run
Location0.50 Miles NW of CR 200 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81593, -84.90874
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,247 (2022)
Projected traffic11,027 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 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 RD (old US 3 over Borum Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run carry?

About 8,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD (old US 3 over Borum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.