US Bridges

US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.08 S SR 62X · Structure no. 051430

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR 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 25,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB I-65 Ram
Crosses9th ST L&i RR
Location00.08 S SR 62X
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27784, -85.74921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,050 (2015)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2030
Trucks9%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR built?

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

What condition is US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR 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 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR carry?

About 25,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB I-65 Ram over 9th ST L&i RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.