US Bridges

CR 450N over Salamonie River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles West of River R · Structure no. 3800105

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450N over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450N over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 450N
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.1 Miles West of River R
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50125, -85.17705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 450N over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450N 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 CR 450N over Salamonie River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450N over Salamonie River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450N over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.