US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 01.33 S SR 18 · Structure no. 009820
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,086
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 10,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,465 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | 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 S Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 10,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over S Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.