US 31 SB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 4 · Structure no. 079818
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,078
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 SB 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 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 13,078 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,136 by 2030. 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).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 SB 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 SB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch carry?
About 13,078 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB 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 SB over Shideler Hoffman Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.