US Bridges

US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street)

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.20 W US 41 · Structure no. 018220

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,297
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street) in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 3,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,644 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesUS 41 Sbl (6th Street)
Location01.20 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69485, -87.49362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,297 (2004)
Projected traffic4,644 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street) 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 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street) carry?

About 3,297 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over US 41 Sbl (6th Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.