Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch
GoodOhio County, Indiana · 02.30 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 5800029
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Ridge RD over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.