US Bridges

US 31 NB over SR 25

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 01.21 S SR 14 · Structure no. 009980

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,486
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over SR 25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over SR 25 in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,486 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,188 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesSR 25
Location01.21 S SR 14
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04598, -86.21938
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,486 (2020)
Projected traffic7,188 by 2030
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over SR 25 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 31 NB over SR 25 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over SR 25 carry?

About 5,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over SR 25?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over SR 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.