US Bridges

CR 400S over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles West of CR 500 · Structure no. 3800045

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 400S over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400S
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.5 Miles West of CR 500
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38229, -84.88084
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
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 400S over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S 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 400S over Salamonie River carry?

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

How long is CR 400S over Salamonie River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.