US Bridges

US 231 over Iroquois River

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.19 S SR 114 · Structure no. 029480

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesIroquois River
Location00.19 S SR 114
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93503, -87.15387
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2020)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 231 over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 231 over Iroquois River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Iroquois River carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Iroquois River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.