US Bridges

US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.09 S SR 15 · Structure no. 011170

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,102
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 16,102 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,655 by 2032. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 SR 22
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.09 S SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48845, -85.62567
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,102 (2018)
Projected traffic29,655 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 22 over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River carry?

About 16,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SR 22 over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.