US Bridges

US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.40 W SR 23 · Structure no. 010191

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 35,618 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,496 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 2031 Ebwb
CrossesGtw RR Farm Road
Location01.40 W SR 23
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65261, -86.31997
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,618 (2021)
Projected traffic27,496 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Gtw RR Farm Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road 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 Gtw RR Farm Road carry?

About 35,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 2031 Ebwb over Gtw RR Farm Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.