US Bridges

US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.6 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 080652

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 18,720 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,425 by 2031. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesCR 125 E NS RR
Location0.6 MI S SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41035, -86.1003
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
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,720 (2021)
Projected traffic9,425 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 125 E NS RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR 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 CR 125 E NS RR carry?

About 18,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over CR 125 E NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.