US Bridges

Miller Road over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.80 N SR 4 · Structure no. 079844

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over US 31 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Miller 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMiller Road
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location02.80 N SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57542, -86.24892
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2008)
Projected traffic660 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Miller Road over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Miller 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 July 2023.

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

About 660 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.