US Bridges

Division Road over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.7 Miles West of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800087

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Division Road over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.7 Miles West of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43826, -85.05216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Division Road over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Division Road over Salamonie River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Division Road over Salamonie River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.