US Bridges

US 31 NB over Cicero Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 01.51 S SR 28 · Structure no. 009690

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Cicero Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 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 14,438 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,054 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesCicero Creek
Location01.51 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25356, -86.12734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,438 (2021)
Projected traffic17,054 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 31 NB over Cicero Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Cicero Creek carry?

About 14,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.