US Bridges

Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.44 N I-90 · Structure no. 010221

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,124
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,124 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,779 by 2029. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClevelandbrick RD
CrossesUS 31 Sb/Nb
Location00.44 N I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73707, -86.33937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,124 (2020)
Projected traffic16,779 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb carry?

About 16,124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Clevelandbrick RD over US 31 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.