US Bridges

CR 900S over Salamonie River

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 510 W · Structure no. 9000364

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 900S over Salamonie River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesSalamonie River
Location00.01 E of CR 510 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61066, -85.31914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Salamonie River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Salamonie River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Salamonie River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Salamonie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.