US Bridges

US 41 SB over Abandoned RR

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 01.09 N SR 114 · Structure no. 015500

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Abandoned RR in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 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 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2030. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location01.09 N SR 114
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.954, -87.4443
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2021)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 41 SB over Abandoned RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.