US Bridges

US 41 NB over Iroquois River

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 02.77 S SR 16 · Structure no. 015450

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,179
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Iroquois River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2030. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesIroquois River
Location02.77 S SR 16
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82578, -87.43479
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2004)
Projected traffic4,403 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 NB over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 41 NB over Iroquois River 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 NB over Iroquois River carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Iroquois River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.