US Bridges

US 31 NB over Main Street

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.00 S US 20 · Structure no. 079850

Built
2014
11 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Main Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 NB over Main Street in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2014 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 13,962 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesMain Street
Location01.00 S US 20
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61091, -86.25483
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,962 (2021)
Projected traffic26,450 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Main Street built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 31 NB over Main Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Main Street carry?

About 13,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Main Street?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.