US 40 over Sallust Branch
PoorPutnam County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 75 · Structure no. 013740
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,052
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Sallust Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Sallust Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 104 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,052 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,626 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Sallust Branch built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is US 40 over Sallust Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Sallust Branch carry?
About 5,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Sallust Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Sallust Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.