US Bridges

Raceway RD over Salem Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 N of CR 100S · Structure no. 3200182

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raceway RD over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raceway RD over Salem Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,775 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaceway RD
CrossesSalem Creek
Location00.05 N of CR 100S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74977, -86.32667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2018)
Projected traffic21,775 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Raceway RD over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raceway RD over Salem 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Raceway RD over Salem Creek carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raceway RD over Salem Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Raceway RD over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.