US Bridges

US 31 NB over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 04.52 N SR 46 · Structure no. 009275

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,926 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,177 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesHaw Creek
Location04.52 N SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22387, -85.89176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,926 (2023)
Projected traffic13,177 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Haw Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Haw Creek carry?

About 11,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Haw Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.