US Bridges

SR 3 over Salamonie River

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 01.32 S SR 218 · Structure no. 001241

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 3 over Salamonie River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,869 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesSalamonie River
Location01.32 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.63517, -85.37205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2021)
Projected traffic3,869 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Salamonie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Salamonie River carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Salamonie River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.