Ship Street over Salamonie River
GoodJay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles South of Water · Structure no. 3800195
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ship Street over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ship Street over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ship Street over Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ship Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ship Street over Salamonie River carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ship Street over Salamonie River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ship Street over Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.