US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets
FairLake County, Indiana · 02.94 N I-80 · Structure no. 015690
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 894 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,611
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 51 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 19,611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,299 by 2030. The structure is 894 ft (272.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets carry?
About 19,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets?
The structure is 894 ft (272.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 over Ihb RR & Yard 4 Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.