US 35 over Deer Creek
GoodCass County, Indiana · 01.83 N SR 18 · Structure no. 011260
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,588
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 35 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 7,588 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,219 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 35 over Deer Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 35 over Deer Creek carry?
About 7,588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 35 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 35 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.