US Bridges

CR 1100 South over Salamonie River

FairPosted for load

Wells County, Indiana · 01.00 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 9000052

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 South over Salamonie River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1100 South over Salamonie River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 South
CrossesSalamonie River
Location01.00 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58175, -85.31541
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100 South over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 1100 South 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 1100 South over Salamonie River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 South over Salamonie River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 South over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.