US Bridges

SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 02.43 N US 41 · Structure no. 032670

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,683
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 94 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 8,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,235 by 2034. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 441
CrossesWabash River CSX RR & RD
Location02.43 N US 41
RouteState Highway 441
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68147, -87.53523
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,683 (2004)
Projected traffic12,235 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD carry?

About 8,683 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 441 over Wabash River CSX RR & RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.