US Bridges

US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.44 S US 50 · Structure no. 014720

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 21,710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,908 by 2030. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
Crosses2 City Streets CSX RR
Location00.44 S US 50
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68894, -87.49134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,710 (2015)
Projected traffic14,908 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2 City Streets CSX RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR carry?

About 21,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over 2 City Streets CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.