US Bridges

US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.73 N US 136 · Structure no. 015230

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2019. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location00.73 N US 136
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12426, -87.24326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2018)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2019
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.