US Bridges

US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 RR

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.08 W SR 2 E JCT · Structure no. 010206

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 RR in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 29,858 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,195 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 2031 Ebwb
CrossesArdmore Trail 2 RR
Location01.08 W SR 2 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68764, -86.34089
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,858 (2021)
Projected traffic27,195 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ardmore Trail 2 RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 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 Ardmore Trail 2 RR carry?

About 29,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 RR?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 2031 Ebwb over Ardmore Trail 2 RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.