Seventh Street over Salamonie River
FairJay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles West of US 27 · Structure no. 3800083
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,634
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seventh Street over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Seventh Street over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seventh Street over Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Seventh Street 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 Seventh Street over Salamonie River carry?
About 1,634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seventh Street over Salamonie River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Seventh Street over Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.