US Bridges

US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.35 E US 31 · Structure no. 010200

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 67 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 28,024 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,190 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 2031 Ebwb
CrossesSR 2 Eb/Wb
Location02.35 E US 31
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67179, -86.34082
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,024 (2020)
Projected traffic25,190 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 2 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb 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 SR 2 Eb/Wb carry?

About 28,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 2031 Ebwb over SR 2 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.