US Bridges

CR 75S over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.9 Miles West of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800086

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75S over Salamonie River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 75S over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75S
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.9 Miles West of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42772, -85.03898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic341 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 CR 75S over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75S 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 CR 75S over Salamonie River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75S over Salamonie River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75S over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.