US 31 SB over Heston Ditch
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.92 N US 6 · Structure no. 079810
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,079
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Heston Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB over Heston Ditch 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 13,079 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,568 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Heston Ditch built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 SB over Heston Ditch 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 Heston Ditch carry?
About 13,079 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Heston Ditch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Heston Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.