US Bridges

Salisbury RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Main ST · Structure no. 8900043

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,116
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salisbury RD over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salisbury RD over Lick Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7,116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,593 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSalisbury RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.20 S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82751, -84.94206
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,116 (2016)
Projected traffic9,593 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salisbury RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salisbury RD over Lick Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Salisbury RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 7,116 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salisbury RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Salisbury RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.