US 231 over Abandoned RR
FairPutnam 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.