US Bridges

US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 01.63 N SR 16 · Structure no. 015471

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,992 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,088 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesChizum Ditch
Location01.63 N SR 16
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88971, -87.43466
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2022)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Chizum Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 NB over Chizum 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Chizum Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.