US Bridges

CR 800 South over Salamonie River

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.04 MI W of Bellville RD · Structure no. 3500015

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 South over Salamonie River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 800 South over Salamonie River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 South
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.04 MI W of Bellville RD
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.71232, -85.45379
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2021)
Projected traffic236 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800 South over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 800 South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 South over Salamonie River carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 South over Salamonie River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 South over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.