US Bridges

W Main ST over US 31

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 3.29 N I-465 · Structure no. 079892

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over US 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W Main ST over US 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,930 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Main ST
CrossesUS 31
Location3.29 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97787, -86.15739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,294 (2021)
Projected traffic23,930 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Main ST over US 31 built?

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

What condition is W Main ST 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 Main ST over US 31 carry?

About 14,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over US 31?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.