US Bridges

CR 600W over Salamonie River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 900 S · Structure no. 9000043

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600W over Salamonie River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.10 N of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61216, -85.33409
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Salamonie River 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Salamonie River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Salamonie River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.