US Bridges

US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 01.19 S US 30 · Structure no. 010070

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2029. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesCfe RR 2 CO Rds
Location01.19 S US 30
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33292, -86.27618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2017)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2029
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Cfe RR 2 CO Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.