US Bridges

US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.08 S SR 62X · Structure no. 008901

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
Crosses2 RR 9th Street
Location00.08 S SR 62X
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2781, -85.75
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2010)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over 2 RR 9th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.