US Bridges

US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 02.18 N SR 931 · Structure no. 011240

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 4,714 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2030. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesWsr RR Old US 35 NB
Location02.18 N SR 931
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54359, -86.16299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,714 (2021)
Projected traffic6,464 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB 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 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB carry?

About 4,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Wsr RR Old US 35 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.