US Bridges

SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr

Poor

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.10 N SR 124 · Structure no. 025280

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
610 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesSalamonie River - Resrvr
Location02.10 N SR 124
RouteState Highway 105
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77118, -85.62142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.