US Bridges

US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 00.63 S SR 931 · Structure no. 080602

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,328
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path 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 17,328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesDrain & Multi-Use Path
Location00.63 S SR 931
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53981, -86.12442
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,328 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path built?

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

What condition is US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path 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 Drain & Multi-Use Path carry?

About 17,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Drain & Multi-Use Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.