US Bridges

US 35 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.26 S SR 38 · Structure no. 011060

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB 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 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.26 S SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86742, -84.92628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2019)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 SB 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 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.