US Bridges

US 31 SB over Sugar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.54 S SR 252 · Structure no. 009340

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 31 SB over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 5,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2034. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.54 S SR 252
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40439, -85.99308
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,840 (2022)
Projected traffic7,290 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 31 SB over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 SB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.