US Bridges

US 231 over E Branch Stony Run

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 03.70 N SR 2 · Structure no. 076958

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,250
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over E Branch Stony Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over E Branch Stony Run in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,823 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesE Branch Stony Run
Location03.70 N SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35242, -87.25515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2010)
Projected traffic13,823 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Branch Stony Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over E Branch Stony Run 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 E Branch Stony Run carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over E Branch Stony Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over E Branch Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.