US Bridges

US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.31 S SR 70 · Structure no. 076658

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2030. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 231 NB
CrossesAk Steel RR Spur
Location02.31 S SR 70
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9715, -87.03572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2008)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 NB over Ak Steel RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.