US Bridges

US 31 NB over E 169th Street

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.69 S SR 32 · Structure no. 079742

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over E 169th Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB over E 169th Street 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 29,561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,980 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesE 169th Street
Location0.69 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03265, -86.13502
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,561 (2021)
Projected traffic54,980 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over E 169th Street built?

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

What condition is US 31 NB over E 169th Street 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 NB over E 169th Street carry?

About 29,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over E 169th Street?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over E 169th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.