US Bridges

US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 02.66 N US 24 · Structure no. 015441

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesMontgomery Ditch
Location02.66 N US 24
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80644, -87.43958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2017)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2037
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Montgomery Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.