US Bridges

Touby Pike over US 31

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.36 S US 35 · Structure no. 080490

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Touby Pike over US 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Touby Pike over US 31 in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTouby Pike
CrossesUS 31
Location01.36 S US 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52003, -86.09522
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,006 (2021)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Touby Pike over US 31 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Touby Pike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Touby Pike over US 31 carry?

About 2,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Touby Pike over US 31?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Touby Pike over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.