US Bridges

US 41 NB over CSX RR

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 05.26 N SR 550 · Structure no. 014820

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,568
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over CSX RR in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 5,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,473 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location05.26 N SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87633, -87.43721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,568 (2004)
Projected traffic8,473 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 41 NB over CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over CSX RR carry?

About 5,568 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.