US 41 SB over Kankakee River
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 10 · Structure no. 015550
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,635
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 SB over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Kankakee River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 7,635 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,946 by 2030. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 SB over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 41 SB 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 SB over Kankakee River carry?
About 7,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 41 SB over Kankakee River?
The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 SB over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.