US Bridges

US 31 SB over SR 32

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 3.65 S SR 38 · Structure no. 079758

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,123
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over SR 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over SR 32 in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20,123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,980 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesSR 32
Location3.65 S SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04261, -86.13602
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,123 (2021)
Projected traffic54,980 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over SR 32 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 SB over SR 32 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 SR 32 carry?

About 20,123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over SR 32?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over SR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.