US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.74 S SR 162 · Structure no. 076682
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 72 ft (22 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR 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 SB over Hoosier Southern RR carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 SB over Hoosier Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.