US Bridges

US 35 over Mill Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 02.84 S SR 119 · Structure no. 011290

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Mill Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 35 over Mill Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,468 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,174 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesMill Ditch
Location02.84 S SR 119
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01273, -86.5758
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,468 (2021)
Projected traffic5,174 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Mill Ditch 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 Mill Ditch carry?

About 3,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.