US Bridges

US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 4 · Structure no. 079814

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman 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 8,307 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,568 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesShideler Hoffman Ditch
Location00.30 S SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53087, -86.24973
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,307 (2020)
Projected traffic15,568 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman 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 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch carry?

About 8,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.