US 35 over Martindale Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 02.30 S SR 1 · Structure no. 011130
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 35 over Martindale Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 44 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 5 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 35 over Martindale Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 35 over Martindale Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 35 over Martindale Creek carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 35 over Martindale Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 35 over Martindale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.