US Bridges

US 35 over Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 06.46 N SR 38 · Structure no. 011110

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Greens Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesGreens Fork
Location06.46 N SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95371, -85.00081
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,867 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 35 over Greens Fork 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 over Greens Fork carry?

About 2,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Greens Fork?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.