US Bridges

US 31 over Youngs Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.15 S SR 44 · Structure no. 009390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Youngs Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 19,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,535 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location00.15 S SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47773, -86.06361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,264 (2022)
Projected traffic19,535 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Youngs Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 19,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.