US Bridges

CR 400S over Little Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.5 Miles East of Boundar · Structure no. 3800064

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Little Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400S over Little Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesLittle Salamonie River
Location1.5 Miles East of Boundar
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38203, -84.92181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2019)
Projected traffic775 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Little Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Little Salamonie River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Little Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.