US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch
FairNewton County, Indiana · 03.75 S SR 10 · Structure no. 015530
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,869
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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 4,869 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,139 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch 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 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch carry?
About 4,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 SB over Beaver Lake Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.