US Bridges

CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of CR 150 N · Structure no. 0100171

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400E (salem Rd)
CrossesMartz Creek
Location0.10 Miles S of CR 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76808, -84.86066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E (salem Rd) over Martz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.