US Bridges

US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 01.47 S US 24 · Structure no. 009900

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,483
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 10,483 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,008 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesOld US 24 NS RR
Location01.47 S US 24
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7518, -86.12751
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,483 (2018)
Projected traffic11,008 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR carry?

About 10,483 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Old US 24 NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.