US Bridges

US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 02.25 S SR 32 · Structure no. 000990

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 5 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 6,948 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesCardinal Greenway
Location02.25 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16544, -85.35179
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,948 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway carry?

About 6,948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over Cardinal Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.