US Bridges

US 31 NB over Dixie HWY

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.64 S US 20 · Structure no. 079680

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,279
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Dixie HWY is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB over Dixie HWY in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,223 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesDixie HWY
Location02.64 S US 20
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58979, -86.26023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,279 (2020)
Projected traffic17,223 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 31 NB over Dixie HWY built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Dixie HWY 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 US 31 NB over Dixie HWY carry?

About 5,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Dixie HWY?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Dixie HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.