US Bridges

US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.26 S SR 38 · Structure no. 011050

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 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 6 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.26 S SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86767, -84.92443
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2019)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.