US Bridges

W Carmel DR over US 31

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 2.84 N I-465 · Structure no. 079890

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Carmel DR over US 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W Carmel DR over US 31 in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,728 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Carmel DR
CrossesUS 31
Location2.84 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97136, -86.15778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,728 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W Carmel DR over US 31 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Carmel DR over US 31 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 W Carmel DR over US 31 carry?

About 10,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Carmel DR over US 31?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns W Carmel DR over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.