US 41 SB over Busseron Creek
FairSullivan County, Indiana · 01.35 S SR 54 · Structure no. 014870
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,687
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 SB over Busseron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,687 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,002 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US 41 SB over Busseron Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 41 SB over Busseron Creek carry?
About 6,687 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 41 SB over Busseron Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 SB over Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.