US Bridges

CR 200 West over Salamonie River

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 3500014

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 West over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 West over Salamonie River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200 West
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.4 MI N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.71714, -85.48795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 CR 200 West over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 West over Salamonie River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 West over Salamonie River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 West over Salamonie River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 West over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.