US Bridges

US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.66 W SR 25 · Structure no. 011271

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,516
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 6 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 6,516 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,335 by 2036. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 24US 35
CrossesWabash Riv 2 Sts
Location00.66 W SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74752, -86.39412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,516 (2021)
Projected traffic6,335 by 2036
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts carry?

About 6,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 24US 35 over Wabash Riv 2 Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.