US Bridges

Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of SR 218 · Structure no. 0100162

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesPj Bryan Ditch
Location0.20 Miles S of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65639, -84.85376
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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 Pj Bryan Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Pj Bryan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Pj Bryan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.