US Bridges

US 31 over Court Avenue

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 W Ct Ave/Broadway J · Structure no. 051425

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Court Avenue is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Court Avenue 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesCourt Avenue
Location00.10 W Ct Ave/Broadway J
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27208, -85.74974
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2004)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Court Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 31 over Court Avenue 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 over Court Avenue carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Court Avenue?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Court Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.