US 31 over Muscatatuck River
FairScott County, Indiana · 00.80 S I-65 · Structure no. 009090
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 661 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,560
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Muscatatuck River in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2034. The structure is 661 ft (201.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Muscatatuck River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 31 over Muscatatuck River 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 Muscatatuck River carry?
About 4,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Muscatatuck River?
The structure is 661 ft (201.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Muscatatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.