US Bridges

SR 26 over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 03.37 W SR 67 · Structure no. 007030

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesSalamonie River
Location03.37 W SR 67
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44515, -85.07041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,761 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 26 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Salamonie River carry?

About 1,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.