US Bridges

US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str.

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.42 N US 6 · Structure no. 011400

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str. in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 years old, older 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 4,545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2030. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesGtw RR Railroad Str.
Location00.42 N US 6
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52296, -86.69799
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,545 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str. carry?

About 4,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str.?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over Gtw RR Railroad Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.