US Bridges

US 231 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.35 N N JCT SR 236 · Structure no. 016080

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Abandoned RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.35 N N JCT SR 236
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85484, -86.89892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 231 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 231 over Abandoned 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.