US Bridges

US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road

FairPosted for load

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.66 S I-164 · Structure no. 014204

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
5,427 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,723
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road is a steel truss - thru carrying US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,723 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2030. The structure is 5,427 ft (1,654 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesOhio River Access Road
Location02.66 S I-164
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90444, -87.55139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+27 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Longest span600 ft (182.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,723 (2019)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road carry?

About 19,723 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road?

The structure is 5,427 ft (1,654 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Ohio River Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.