US 31 over Drainage Ditch
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 00.75 N I-65 · Structure no. 009150
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Drainage 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.