US Bridges

CR 900 South over Salamonie River

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI W of S Bellville · Structure no. 3500017

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 South over Salamonie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 South over Salamonie River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 years old, older 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 South
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.01 MI W of S Bellville
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6978, -85.44982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2021)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 900 South over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 900 South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900 South over Salamonie River carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 South over Salamonie River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 South over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.