US Bridges

US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.42 N US 6 · Structure no. 011410

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 74 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 4,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% 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 SB
CrossesGtw RR Railroad Street
Location00.42 N US 6
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52294, -86.69818
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 traffic4,054 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street 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 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street carry?

About 4,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street?

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 SB over Gtw RR Railroad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.