US Bridges

US 35 NB over N&s RR

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 01.39 N SR 32 · Structure no. 001110

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over N&s 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 7,937 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,318 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.39 N SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21278, -85.33705
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,937 (2021)
Projected traffic10,318 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over N&s RR built?

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

What condition is US 35 NB over N&s 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 NB over N&s RR carry?

About 7,937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over N&s RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.