US Bridges

Wayne Street over Salamonie River

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles South of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800196

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Street over Salamonie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wayne Street over Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWayne Street
CrossesSalamonie River
Location0.2 Miles South of SR 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43004, -84.9741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2019)
Projected traffic841 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wayne Street over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Wayne 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 Wayne Street over Salamonie River carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Street over Salamonie River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Street over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.