US Bridges

US 31 over Quade Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 06.36 N US 50 · Structure no. 009201

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,708
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Quade Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Quade Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,708 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,029 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesQuade Ditch
Location06.36 N US 50
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05162, -85.83148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,708 (2021)
Projected traffic6,029 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Quade Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Quade 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 Quade Ditch carry?

About 5,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Quade Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Quade Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.