US Bridges

US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 3.65 N SR 32 · Structure no. 009636

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesSR 38 Lindley Ditch
Location3.65 N SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09429, -86.12782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,513 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch carry?

About 15,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over SR 38 Lindley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.