US 31 over Scott-youngman Ditch
Howard County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 31 over Scott-youngman Ditch in Howard County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22,277 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 76 of the 194 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated good (39.2%); 11 (5.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 45 ft |
| Location | 00.70 N SR 26 |
| NBI structure number | 080408 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 31 NB over Central RR | 2013 | 23,187 | Good |
| US 31 SB over Central RR | 2013 | 23,187 | Good |
| US 31 over Cannon Goyer Ditch | 2010 | 22,277 | Good |
| SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek | 1949 | 19,257 | Fair |
| SR 931 SB over Kokomo Creek | 1957 | 19,257 | Fair |
| US 31 Nbsb over Martin-youngman Ditch | 2013 | 18,720 | Good |
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