US Bridges

US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th Street

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 05.27 S I-265 · Structure no. 051455

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB Ramp 6
Crosses6th Street
Location05.27 S I-265
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27433, -85.74935
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.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2010)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 SB Ramp 6 over 6th Street built?

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

What condition is US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th 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 Ramp 6 over 6th Street carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB Ramp 6 over 6th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.