US Bridges

US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 04.50 N SR 26 · Structure no. 080492

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,273
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22 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 9,273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesUS 35/SR 22
Location04.50 N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47684, -86.08388
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,273 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over US 35/SR 22 built?

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

What condition is US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22 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 US 35/SR 22 carry?

About 9,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over US 35/SR 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.