US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 00.11 N SR 218 · Structure no. 009870
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,773
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 11,773 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,969 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US 31 SB over Big Pipe 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 Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 11,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.