US Bridges

CR 35 over Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 36 · Structure no. 1700047

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 35 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 35
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39588, -85.02393
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 35 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Cedar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.