US Bridges

New Road over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.15 N SR 4 · Structure no. 079846

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,453
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over US 31 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying New 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location02.15 N SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56446, -86.24671
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (2020)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2035
Trucks16%
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 New Road over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is New 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 New Road over US 31 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.