US Bridges

US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.27 W SR 29 · Structure no. 011267

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,519
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 5,519 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,098 by 2036. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 24US 35
CrossesOld SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR
Location00.27 W SR 29
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73863, -86.38879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,519 (2016)
Projected traffic6,098 by 2036
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS 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 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR carry?

About 5,519 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 24US 35 over Old SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.