US Bridges

SR 67 over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 00.99 S SR 26 · Structure no. 024310

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.99 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 67
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42528, -85.02291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,744 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 67 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 67 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Salamonie River carry?

About 5,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.