US Bridges

US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.20 N US 30 · Structure no. 015640

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,955
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 42,955 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,525 by 2029. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesCn RR NS RR Old RR
Location01.20 N US 30
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50848, -87.47106
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,955 (2004)
Projected traffic60,525 by 2029
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR carry?

About 42,955 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR?

The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Cn RR NS RR Old RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.