US Bridges

US 24 EB over US 31

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 03.79 W SR 19 · Structure no. 006019

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,684
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over US 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 EB over US 31 in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,684 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesUS 31
Location03.79 W SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77194, -86.12829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,684 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 24 EB over US 31 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 EB over US 31 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over US 31 carry?

About 3,684 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over US 31?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.