US Bridges

US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 01.04 S SR 32 · Structure no. 001030

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th 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 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 7,162 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,311 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesMemorial Dr/E 12th
Location01.04 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17846, -85.33635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,162 (2021)
Projected traffic9,311 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th built?

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

What condition is US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th 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 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th carry?

About 7,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over Memorial Dr/E 12th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.