US Bridges

US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.28 S US 20 · Structure no. 079688

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,974
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,974 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,523 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesRoosevelt RD
Location02.28 S US 20
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59382, -86.26409
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,974 (2020)
Projected traffic17,523 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Roosevelt RD built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD 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 Roosevelt RD carry?

About 8,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Roosevelt RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.