US Bridges

US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.68 S SR 32 · Structure no. 001060

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 7,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,487 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesJd Truitt Ditch
Location00.68 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18312, -85.33661
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,298 (2021)
Projected traffic9,487 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch 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 US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch carry?

About 7,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over Jd Truitt Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.