US Bridges

CR 700E over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles South of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800056

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 700E over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.3 Miles South of CR 400
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37777, -84.84323
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2019)
Projected traffic456 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E 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 700E over Salamonie River carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Salamonie River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.