SR 71 over Salmon Creek
FairBenton County, Indiana · 00.26 S SR 18 · Structure no. 024690
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 71 over Salmon Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 58 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 71 over Salmon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Salmon Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.