US Bridges

US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 1.96 S SR 32 · Structure no. 079738

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai 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 37,652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesE 156 TH Street and Trai
Location1.96 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01472, -86.12929
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,652 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai built?

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

What condition is US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai 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 US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai carry?

About 37,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over E 156 TH Street and Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.