CR 900 East over Salamonie River
GoodBlackford County, Indiana · 00.80 N of River Road · Structure no. 0500052
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900 East over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 East over Salamonie River in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CR 900 East over Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 900 East over Salamonie River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 900 East over Salamonie River carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900 East over Salamonie River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900 East over Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.