US Bridges

Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 01.75 S SR 32 · Structure no. 001000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBurlington Road
CrossesUS 35 Nb/Sb
Location01.75 S SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17011, -85.34472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,189 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Burlington Road over US 35 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.