US Bridges

US 41 NB over Kankakee River

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 10 · Structure no. 015540

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Kankakee River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,365 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,946 by 2030. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesKankakee River
Location02.03 N SR 10
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17413, -87.44802
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,365 (2021)
Projected traffic6,946 by 2030
Trucks30%
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 Kankakee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Kankakee River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.