US Bridges

SR 26 over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 02.08 E US 27 · Structure no. 007060

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesSalamonie River
Location02.08 E US 27
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4328, -84.93847
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1999, making it 26 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 2,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.