US Bridges

US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 01.98 N SR 56 · Structure no. 009050

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,110
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 99 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,020 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesConrail RR Stucker Ditc
Location01.98 N SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71321, -85.78412
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (2012)
Projected traffic11,020 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc?

The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Conrail RR Stucker Ditc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.