US Bridges

US 35 over Craigmile Ditch

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 02.74 S SR 8 · Structure no. 011330

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Craigmile Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Craigmile Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 101 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesCraigmile Ditch
Location02.74 S SR 8
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24823, -86.62117
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,176 (2021)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over Craigmile Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 35 over Craigmile Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Craigmile Ditch carry?

About 7,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Craigmile Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Craigmile Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.