US Bridges

SR 26 over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 00.78 E US 27 · Structure no. 007041

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,902
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 26 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,902 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.78 E US 27
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43255, -84.96349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,902 (2022)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2042
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 26 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 2,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.