US Bridges

US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.52 W SR 23 · Structure no. 010194

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 25,618 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,496 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 2031 Ebwb
CrossesMayflower Road Sb/Nb
Location01.52 W SR 23
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65368, -86.32201
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,618 (2021)
Projected traffic27,496 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mayflower Road Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb 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 Mayflower Road Sb/Nb carry?

About 25,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 2031 Ebwb over Mayflower Road Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.