US 31 SB over Deer Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 01.73 N SR 18 · Structure no. 009840
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,648
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Deer Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 11,648 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,129 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 31 SB over Deer Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 SB over Deer Creek carry?
About 11,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.