US Bridges

US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr)

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.15 E US 35 · Structure no. 006001

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr) in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesTpw RR (ws Rr)
Location00.15 E US 35
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73192, -86.30542
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2020)
Projected traffic142 by 2030
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr) carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Tpw RR (ws Rr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.