US Bridges

US 35 over Tippecanoe River

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 01.94 S SR 119. · Structure no. 011300

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 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 4,204 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2030. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location01.94 S SR 119.
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02405, -86.58427
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,204 (2021)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2030
Trucks21%
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 Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 35 over Tippecanoe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 4,204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.