US Bridges

US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.04 E SR 23 · Structure no. 010173

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 39,107 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,122 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 2031 Ebwb
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location02.04 E SR 23
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62513, -86.26584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,107 (2021)
Projected traffic32,122 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR carry?

About 39,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.