US Bridges

CR 35 over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 N of US 6 · Structure no. 1700149

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 35
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.30 N of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43774, -85.02473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Cedar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.