US Bridges

US 31 over Fishers Fork

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.09 S SR 7 · Structure no. 009240

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,272
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Fishers Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Fishers Fork in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 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 10,272 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,445 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesFishers Fork
Location00.09 S SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16546, -85.84164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,272 (2022)
Projected traffic10,445 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 31 over Fishers Fork built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 31 over Fishers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Fishers Fork carry?

About 10,272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Fishers Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Fishers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.