US Bridges

US 41 NB over Dry Run

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.27 N I-74 · Structure no. 015240

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 41 NB over Dry Run 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 4,625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,857 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesDry Run
Location00.27 N I-74
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12823, -87.24295
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,625 (2021)
Projected traffic2,857 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 NB over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is US 41 NB over Dry Run 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 NB over Dry Run carry?

About 4,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Dry Run?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.