US Bridges

161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 1.46 S SR 32 · Structure no. 079730

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries161st Street
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location1.46 S SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02188, -86.13171
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,938 (2021)
Projected traffic17,520 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 2024.

How much traffic does 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb carry?

About 11,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 161st Street over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.