US Bridges

US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 02.45 N SR 18 · Structure no. 015400

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,121
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesUS 52 EB Kb&s RR
Location02.45 N SR 18
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65757, -87.3805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2021)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR?

The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over US 52 EB Kb&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.