Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River
PoorPosted for loadWells County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 9000051
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff Road over Branch Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.