US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets
PoorPosted for loadClark County, Indiana · 00.62 S SR 62X · Structure no. 008868
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,926 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2030. The structure is 4,926 ft (1,501.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets?
The structure is 4,926 ft (1,501.3 m) long with a longest span of 820 ft (249.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Ohio Riv. I-64 Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.