US Bridges

US 27 over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 00.11 S SR 26 · Structure no. 007350

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Salamonie River is a concrete arch - thru carrying US 27 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 111 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 6 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 7,439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,839 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.11 S SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43079, -84.97781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,439 (2021)
Projected traffic8,839 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 27 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Salamonie River carry?

About 7,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.