US Bridges

Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles North of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800059

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBoundary Pike
CrossesLittle Salamonie River
Location0.5 Miles North of CR 400
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38873, -84.95316
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2019)
Projected traffic1,397 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 Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Boundary Pike over Little 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 Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boundary Pike over Little Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.