US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch
GoodHoward County, Indiana · 00.35 N US 35 · Structure no. 080498
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,637
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch 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 10,637 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk 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 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch carry?
About 10,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Stahl-Shenk Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.