US Bridges

CR 144 over Salem Brook

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.45 NW of CR 625 W · Structure no. 4100624

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,329
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 over Salem Brook is a steel culvert carrying CR 144 over Salem Brook in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,734 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 144
CrossesSalem Brook
Location0.45 NW of CR 625 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56067, -86.2286
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2022)
Projected traffic7,734 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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 144 over Salem Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 144 over Salem Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 144 over Salem Brook carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 144 over Salem Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns CR 144 over Salem Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.