US Bridges

Orange ST over Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 6800228

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange ST over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 788 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOrange ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.10 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16622, -84.98013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2020)
Projected traffic961 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange ST over Salt Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Orange ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orange ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Orange ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.