US Bridges

US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.41 S US 30 · Structure no. 011361

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2032. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 35
Crosses2 CR Cf&e RR
Location00.41 S US 30
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38776, -86.62081
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2022)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR 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 2 CR Cf&e RR carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over 2 CR Cf&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.