US Bridges

US 31 SB over Roosevelt RD

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.24 S US 20 · Structure no. 079690

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
14,854
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Roosevelt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB 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 14,854 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,523 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesRoosevelt RD
Location02.24 S US 20
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5939, -86.26458
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 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 width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,854 (2010)
Projected traffic17,523 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 SB over Roosevelt RD built?

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

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

About 14,854 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB 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 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Roosevelt RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.