US Bridges

US 31 over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 06.56 S I-465 · Structure no. 009420

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Pleasant Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 27,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,575 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location06.56 S I-465
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61006, -86.11343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,568 (2022)
Projected traffic41,575 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 31 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Pleasant Run 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 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 27,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.