US 35 over Kankakee River
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 02.45 S US 6 · Structure no. 080019
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,690
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 35 over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 35 over Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 35 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 35 over Kankakee River 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 over Kankakee River carry?
About 3,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 35 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 35 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.