US Bridges

SR 331 over Juday Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.02 S I-80 / I-90 · Structure no. 031513

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,962
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Juday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 331 over Juday Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,090 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 331
CrossesJuday Creek
Location01.02 S I-80 / I-90
RouteState Highway 331
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71645, -86.13916
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,962 (2018)
Projected traffic30,090 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 331 over Juday Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 over Juday Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331 over Juday Creek carry?

About 14,962 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Juday Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.