US Bridges

Blaine Pike over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles North of CR 200 · Structure no. 3800082

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaine Pike over Salamonie River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blaine Pike over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlaine Pike
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.4 Miles North of CR 200
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41605, -84.99879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2019)
Projected traffic1,485 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 Blaine Pike over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Blaine Pike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Blaine Pike over Salamonie River carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blaine Pike over Salamonie River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blaine Pike over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.