US Bridges

US 41 over Wabash River

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.57 N SR 28 · Structure no. 015320

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
967 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,526
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Wabash River in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8,526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2039. The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesWabash River
Location00.57 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29578, -87.25517
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length967 ft (294.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,526 (2019)
Projected traffic10,215 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 41 over Wabash River 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 over Wabash River carry?

About 8,526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Wabash River?

The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.