US Bridges

US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 01.25 W Old SR 25 · Structure no. 011273

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,519
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 5,519 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,098 by 2036. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 24 US 35
CrossesTpw RR
Location01.25 W Old SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75525, -86.39817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,519 (2016)
Projected traffic6,098 by 2036
Trucks31%
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 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR carry?

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

How long is US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 US 35 over Tpw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.