US Bridges

H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 1 KM West of H-290 · Structure no. 1IN3420

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesH-331
CrossesLake Wood Tributary
Location1 KM West of H-290
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89926, -86.83054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2008)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns H-331 over Lake Wood Tributary?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.