US Bridges

Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles SE of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0100142

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,761 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 39 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
CrossesBraun Ayres Ditch
Location0.10 Miles SE of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81182, -84.90003
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,761 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Braun Ayres Ditch built?

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

What condition is Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD (old US 3 over Braun Ayres Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.