US Bridges

CR 300E over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles South of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800033

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Salamonie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300E over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.6 Miles South of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42496, -84.92057
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic341 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 300E over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Salamonie River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Salamonie River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.