US Bridges

SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.85 E SR 931 · Structure no. 080402

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 12,822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location01.85 E SR 931
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41931, -86.09233
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,822 (2021)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb carry?

About 12,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.