US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River
FairFulton County, Indiana · 02.77 N SR 14 · Structure no. 010030
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,784
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,784 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,824 by 2036. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River carry?
About 5,784 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Tippecanoe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.