US Bridges

US 41 over White River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.90 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 014560

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,404 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over White River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 41 over White River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,215 by 2039. The structure is 2,404 ft (732.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesWhite River
Location00.90 N of SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.491, -87.56406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,404 ft (732.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic18,215 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over White River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 41 over White River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over White River carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over White River?

The structure is 2,404 ft (732.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.