US Bridges

SR 5 over Salamonie River

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.09 W SR 218 · Structure no. 028960

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Salamonie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Salamonie River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,745 by 2034. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.09 W SR 218
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68089, -85.42841
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2021)
Projected traffic5,745 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Salamonie River carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.