Short ST over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, Indiana · 00.54 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 6800233
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 599
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short ST over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short ST over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short 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 Short ST over Salt Creek carry?
About 599 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Short ST over Salt Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Short ST over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.