US Bridges

CR 200S over Little Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles East of US 27 · Structure no. 3800061

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Little Salamonie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200S over Little Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesLittle Salamonie River
Location0.5 Miles East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41074, -84.96798
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2019)
Projected traffic606 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 200S over Little Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S 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 CR 200S over Little Salamonie River carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Little Salamonie River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Little Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.