US Bridges

Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.85 N US 6 · Structure no. 079840

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Road
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location03.85 N US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49827, -86.25362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Road over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.