US Bridges

US 35 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 S SR 32 · Structure no. 001080

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over CSX RR in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 7,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,487 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.10 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19152, -85.33643
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,298 (2021)
Projected traffic9,487 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 35 SB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

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

How long is US 35 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.