US 231 over Kankakee River
FairJasper County, Indiana · 02.03 S SR 2 · Structure no. 029550
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,585
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Kankakee River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,252 by 2030. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 231 over Kankakee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over Kankakee River carry?
About 8,585 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.