US Bridges

US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 02.26 S SR 28 · Structure no. 001180

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR 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 5 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 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesOld SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR
Location02.26 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24418, -85.36611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,472 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR built?

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

What condition is US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR carry?

About 2,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over Old SR 3 NB Ramp N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.