US Bridges

SR 28 over US 31

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 4.70 W SR 19 · Structure no. 007692

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over US 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 28 over US 31 in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,918 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesUS 31
Location4.70 W SR 19
RouteState Highway 28
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27504, -86.12708
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2022)
Projected traffic8,918 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over US 31 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over US 31 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over US 31 carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over US 31?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.