US Bridges

Wood Street over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles South of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800043

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Street over Salamonie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wood Street over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWood Street
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.1 Miles South of CR 400
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38033, -84.86233
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wood Street over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Street 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 Wood Street over Salamonie River carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wood Street over Salamonie River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Street over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.