US Bridges

SR 9 NB over Salamonie River

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.52 N SR 124 · Structure no. 002640

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
586 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 NB over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 NB over Salamonie River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2029. The structure is 586 ft (178.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9 NB
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.52 N SR 124
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74883, -85.57322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 NB over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 9 NB over Salamonie River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 NB over Salamonie River carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 NB over Salamonie River?

The structure is 586 ft (178.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 NB over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.