US 35 over Yellow River
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 00.99 S SR 8 · Structure no. 011340
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,432
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 35 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 35 over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 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 8,432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2031. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 35 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 35 over Yellow 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 Yellow River carry?
About 8,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 35 over Yellow River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 35 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.