US Bridges

US 231SR 67 over Eel River

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 00.55 N SR 157 · Structure no. 023820

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,651
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231SR 67 over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231SR 67 over Eel River in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 4,651 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,441 by 2032. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 231SR 67
CrossesEel River
Location00.55 N SR 157
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12437, -86.97016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,651 (2004)
Projected traffic6,441 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231SR 67 over Eel River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 231SR 67 over Eel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231SR 67 over Eel River carry?

About 4,651 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 231SR 67 over Eel River?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231SR 67 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.