US Bridges

Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb

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Marshall County, Indiana · 01.32 N US 30 · Structure no. 076558

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymgoshen Trail
CrossesUS 31 Sb/Nb
Location01.32 N US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36709, -86.27787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb 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 Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Plymgoshen Trail over US 31 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.