US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek
FairCass County, Indiana · 00.19 N SR 18 · Structure no. 011250
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,532
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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 8,532 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,219 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 8,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 35 over South Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.