US Bridges

SR 1 over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 02.49 N SR 26 · Structure no. 000350

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Salamonie River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2030. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesSalamonie River
Location02.49 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48672, -85.15007
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2018)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Salamonie River carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.