US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 00.61 S US 24 · Structure no. 009940
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,418
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 10,418 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,008 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch carry?
About 10,418 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 NB over Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.