US 231 over Dry Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.44 N SR 32 · Structure no. 016120
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Dry Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 231 over Dry Branch in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 94 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 17,443 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,411 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 231 over Dry Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over Dry Branch carry?
About 17,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.