US Bridges

US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.19 N SR 26 · Structure no. 080398

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,370
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesCR 300 S & Ditch
Location01.19 N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43397, -86.08025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,370 (2021)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch carry?

About 9,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over CR 300 S & Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.