US Bridges

Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.14 W 6th Street · Structure no. 7900194

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,394 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Street
CrossesWbl over Streets & RR
Location00.14 W 6th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42533, -86.8932
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,136 (2022)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR carry?

About 4,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Street over Wbl over Streets & RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.