US Bridges

CR 650E over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles South of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800055

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Salamonie River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 650E over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.2 Miles South of CR 400
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37946, -84.85286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 CR 650E over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Salamonie River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 650E over Salamonie River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.