US Bridges

US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr)

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.17 W Old SR 25 · Structure no. 011269

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,911
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws 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 5,911 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,783 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 24 US 35
CrossesTpw RR (ws Rr)
Location00.17 W Old SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74089, -86.39016
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,911 (2020)
Projected traffic8,783 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr) built?

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

What condition is US 24 US 35 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 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr) carry?

About 5,911 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR (ws Rr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.