US Bridges

US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle)

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.20 E US 41 · Structure no. 018240

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,973
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle) in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 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 7,973 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,408 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 EB (top)
CrossesUS 41 NB (middle)
Location01.20 E US 41
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67849, -87.48771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,973 (2013)
Projected traffic12,408 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle) 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 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle) carry?

About 7,973 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB (top) over US 41 NB (middle)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.