US Bridges

US 35 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 04.08 N US 36 · Structure no. 011150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,332
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Stoney Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,385 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesStoney Creek
Location04.08 N US 36
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06051, -85.24735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,332 (2004)
Projected traffic7,385 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Stoney Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 5,332 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.