US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3200911

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRonald Reagan Pkwy
CrossesSalem Creek
Location00.30 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75348, -86.33773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem 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 Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.