US 31 SB over Yellow River
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.88 N US 30 · Structure no. 010110
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,402
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 14,402 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,294 by 2030. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 31 SB over Yellow River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 SB over Yellow River carry?
About 14,402 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Yellow River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.