US Bridges

US 31 SB over 136th Street

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 4.28 N I-465 · Structure no. 079896

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over 136th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 SB over 136th Street 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 24,879 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
Crosses136th Street
Location4.28 N I-465
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98473, -86.14189
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,879 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 136th Street built?

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

What condition is US 31 SB over 136th 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 SB over 136th Street carry?

About 24,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over 136th Street?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over 136th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.