US Bridges

US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St.

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 01.35 W SR 25 · Structure no. 011275

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St. in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,448 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 WB US 35
CrossesUS 24 Wb/W Market St.
Location01.35 W SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75663, -86.39868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,322 (2021)
Projected traffic6,448 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St. 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 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St. carry?

About 4,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St.?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 WB US 35 over US 24 Wb/W Market St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.