US Bridges

US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 01.28 W SR 213 · Structure no. 011210

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 8,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,742 by 2030. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SR 22
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location01.28 W SR 213
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47787, -85.98142
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,485 (2021)
Projected traffic16,742 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat 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 July 2024.

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

About 8,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SR 22 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.