US Bridges

US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.34 S SR 62X · Structure no. 051435

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
588 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,671
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST 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 10,671 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2030. The structure is 588 ft (179.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 Ramp 7
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST
Location00.34 S SR 62X
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27505, -85.74885
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length588 ft (179.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,671 (2015)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST built?

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

What condition is US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST 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 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST carry?

About 10,671 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST?

The structure is 588 ft (179.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 Ramp 7 over I-65 Sb/Nb Ramps ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.