US Bridges

SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.81 S SR 933 · Structure no. 075010

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 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 8,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,935 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 331BREMEN HWY
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location02.81 S SR 933
RouteState Highway 331
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62446, -86.17678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,230 (2018)
Projected traffic23,935 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 8,230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331BREMEN HWY over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.