US Bridges

US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.39 S SR 37 · Structure no. 011200

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35SR 22
CrossesBell Creek
Location00.39 S SR 37
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4804, -85.68643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2023)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 35SR 22 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.