US Bridges

US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.40 S SR 931 · Structure no. 080596

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb 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 2,824 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2030. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 35 Nbcr 400 N
CrossesUS 31 Sb/Nb
Location01.40 S SR 931
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53473, -86.11328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,824 (2022)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb built?

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

What condition is US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb 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 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb carry?

About 2,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 Nbcr 400 N over US 31 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.