US Bridges

US 31 SB over US 6

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 06.76 N US 30 · Structure no. 079838

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,763
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over US 6 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over US 6 in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,763 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,294 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesUS 6
Location06.76 N US 30
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44988, -86.29274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,763 (2015)
Projected traffic16,294 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 6 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 SB over US 6 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 US 6 carry?

About 8,763 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over US 6?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.